Optical constants of ZrO2 (Zirconium dioxide, Zirconia)
Synowicki and Tiwald 2004: n,k 0.13–17 µm
Complex refractive index (n+ik)
Derived optical constants
Comments
Data generated from oscillator model.
References
R.A. Synowicki and T. E. Tiwald.
Optical properties of bulk c-ZrO2, c-MgO and a-As2S3 determined by variable angle spectroscopic ellipsometry.
Thin Solid Films 455-456, 248-255 (2004)
Calculation scripts (Python):
Synowicki 2004 - ZrO2 -- IR.py
Synowicki 2004 - Aux funcs.py
Data
Additional information
About Zirconium dioxide
Zirconium dioxide (ZrO2), often known as zirconia, is a white crystalline oxide of zirconium. Its most naturally occurring form, with a monoclinic crystalline structure, is the mineral baddeleyite. Zirconia is synthesized in various colors for use as a gemstone or in jewelry – cubic zirconia. The material's high melting point, chemical resistance, and low thermal conductivity make it a valuable component in various refractory applications. Additionally, its notable toughness and biocompatibility have made it a popular choice for dental ceramics and other biomedical applications, like hip implants. In optical applications, stabilized zirconia is used as a solid-state electrolyte in oxygen sensors and fuel cells due to its high oxygen ion conductivity.
Other names and variations:- ZrO2
- Zirconia
- Zirconium(IV) oxide
- Zirconium oxide