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)
n
k
LogX
LogY
eV
Derived optical constants
Dispersion formula
$$n^2-1=\frac{1.347091λ^2}{λ^2-0.062543^2}+\frac{2.117788λ^2}{λ^2-0.166739^2}+\frac{9.452943λ^2}{λ^2-24.320570^2}$$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)
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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