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Optical constants of ZrO2 (Zirconium dioxide, Zirconia)
Wood and Nassau 1982: Cubic zirconia stabilized with yttria; n 0.361–5.14 µm

Wavelength: µm
 (0.361–5.135)  
 

Complex refractive index (n+ik)[ i ]


n   k   LogX   LogY   eV

Derived optical constants

Dispersion formula [ i ]

$$n^2-1=\frac{1.347091λ^2}{λ^2-0.062543^2}+\frac{2.117788λ^2}{λ^2-0.166739^2}+\frac{9.452943λ^2}{λ^2-24.320570^2}$$

Comments

Cubic zirconiza; 25 °C; Y2O3 content: 12.0 mol %

References

D. L Wood and K. Nassau. Refractive index of cubic zirconia stabilized with yttria, Appl. Opt. 21, 2978-2981 (1982)

Data

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INFO

Zirconium dioxide, ZrO2

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

  • Zirconia
  • Zirconium(IV) oxide
  • Zirconium oxide

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