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yttria

yttria

9.9
A white powder used to make ceramics and electronic parts
  • noun
  • /ˈɪtrɪə/
  • Specialized
: itrio
  • A fuel electrode layer, made from nickel embedded in yttria-stabilized zirconia, wraps around the outside of the electrolyte.

Examples

  • The sensor has two yttria-coated iridium filaments that are resistant to damage caused by high oxygen partial pressures and accidental exposure to the atmosphere.

    Academic text (2003)

  • TBCs, primarily those based on yttria-stabilized zirconia, will be evaluated with respect to mechanical and chemical effectiveness for use as improved coatings for vanes.

    Academic text (1995)

  • Yttria is often mixed with other materials to enhance the properties of yttria.

  • The ceramics industry frequently utilizes yttria to improve the strength and durability of products.

  • In electronics, yttria is used as a key component for creating advanced materials.

Surface Forms

yttria singular
yttrias plural

Morphology

yttria = yttrium (opaque) = yttr + ia

Formed from the element name 'yttrium' with a specialized chemical ending; the formation and meaning are technical and not derivable by an average B1 learner.

Etymology

Yttria comes from the name of a small Swedish village, Ytterby, where the metal yttrium was first found. So yttria is the name given to the white oxide of yttrium, and you can remember it as 'the material from Ytterby'.