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Zirconia Applications

Saint-Gobain ZirPro offers a complete range of zirconium dioxides to address the specificities and requirements of many ceramic applications in markets such as aeronautics, automotive, electronics and communications. A technical leader with unparalleled material expertise and market knowledge, ZirPro can recommend the right zirconia for an existing application or partner with customers on co-development for new applications.

ZirPro offers the largest zirconium dioxide portfolio in terms of chemical composition (monoclinic zirconia, 3mol% yttria-stabilized zirconia, pigmented zirconia), purity, particle size distribution and reactivity. ZirPro adheres to the highest standards of manufacturing to guarantee continuous supply and consistent quality of its zirconium dioxides. 

Zirconia-based ceramic parts

Advanced Technical Ceramics

Saint-Gobain ZirPro zirconia powders deliver the highest performance to advanced technical ceramics by providing excellent bending strength and toughness, superior hardness and resistance to corrosive environments.
Optical fiber connectors for quick and easy connections

Ferrules & Sleeves Optical Fiber Connectors

Saint-Gobain ZirPro yttria-stabilized zirconia powders are the reference for the manufacturing of ferrules and sleeves for optical fiber connectors.
Gas turbine blades

Thermal Barrier Coatings

Saint-Gobain ZirPro provides the most comprehensive range of monoclinic and yttria-stabilized zirconia powders to manufacture ceramic coatings by plasma or electron beam physical vapor deposition (EBPVD).
Large palette of colored pigments

Pigments for Ceramic Tile Decoration

Saint-Gobain ZirPro zirconia powders enable pigment manufacturers to achieve the highest and most stable color intensity for standard glazing pigments as well as for ink-jet pigments.
White zirconia knife

Decorative Fine Ceramics

Saint-Gobain ZirPro pigmented zirconia powders (ColorYZe) set a new dimension in zirconia-based decorative ceramics by offering a wide color palette and excellent mechanical performance.
PZT for medical ultrasound

PZT -- Lead Zirconate Titanate

Saint-Gobain ZirPro is a leading supplier of high-quality monoclinic zirconia powders used to manufacture hard and soft lead zirconate titanate piezoelectric ceramics.
Brake pads and caliper

Brake Pads

Saint-Gobain ZirPro supplies fine dendritic zirconia powders (ZirGrip®) specially adapted for friction applications.

Refractories for Foundry

Saint-Gobain ZirPro fine monoclinic zirconia powders are the reference for the manufacture of molten metal filters and specialty refractory parts.
Oxygen sensor for automotive

Conductive Ceramics

Saint-Gobain ZirPro offers yttria-stabilized zirconia with high chemical purity and optimized particle size and reactivity to ensure stable and consistent operations for oxygen sensor and SOFC applications.