Zirconium Dioxide (Zirconia)
Optical Material Information*
| Chemical Formula | ZrO2 |
| Refractive Index (at 10microns) | 2.4 |
| Knoop Hardness (psi) | 1250 |
| Modulus of Rupture (psi) | 7800 |
| Useful Wavelength Range, Transmission (microns) | 0.36-7 |
| Useful Wavelength Range, ATR (microns) | 0.4-5.5 |
| Melting Point (ºC) | 2715 |
| General properties | Very hard; yellow. |
| Chemical Properties | Insoluble in water; soluble in HF and H2SO4; resistant to acids and bases. |
| Clean with... | Alcohol; acetone; water. |
*This was compiled from various sources. For more details, consult the Chemical Abstracts Service at www.cas.org.
| Transmission Spectrum |
Figure 1. Transmission Spectrum of ZrO2 (1mm thick). |
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