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zirconium oxide [‚zər′kō·nē·əm ′äk‚sīd] (inorganic chemistry) ZrO2A toxic, heavy white powder that is insoluble in water, soluble in mineral acids; melts at 2700°C; used in ceramic glazes, special glasses, and medicine, and to make piezoelectric crystals. Also known as zirconia; zirconic anhydride; zirconium dioxide. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| By contrast, nanocrystalline zirconium oxide (zirconia) is a hard, bio-corrosion resistant and biocompatible alternative. Zirconium ammonium carbonate easily decomposes under high temperatures and forms zirconium oxide. The original method involved heating a mixture of zirconium oxide and tungsten oxide for several days at 1,200 [degrees] C. |
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