Chapter 15, Problem 15.18P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The dry weight of the given ceramic should be determined.

Concept Introduction:

  $Zr{O}_2$ is extreme hard ceramic material that is used in tool bits for cutting tools and usually processed by sintering.

Properties of $Zr{O}_2$ are:

• They appear in grey color.
• They appear in metallic powder form.
• They have high corrosion resistance.
• They have good thermal conductivity.
• They have good electrical conductivity.
• They are also used as abrasive.
• They are odorless.
• They are insoluble in water.