Low-Cost Fabrication for ZrO_2-Based Electrolyte Thin-Substrate by Aqueous Gel-Casting

摘要

The possibility to fabricate yttria-stabilized zirconia （YSZ） thin-substrates by aqueous gel casting of high concentrated aqueous slurries was investigated. The effects of dispersant, pH value, and solid content of slurries for gel process on stability and viscosity of slurries were optimized. YSZ thin-substrates green bodies with 100 μm thickness and 100 mm×100 mm flat plate were fabricated. Microstructure observations, density and bending measurements show that these green bodies are homogeneous and highly densified. After sintering at 1873 K×2 h, the ionic conductivity reaches 0.155 S·cm-1 at 1273 K.