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Abstract
Yttria-doped zirconia powder (3Y-ZrO 2) was characterized and dispersed in distilled water. The state of dispersion was evaluated in terms of zeta potential, apparent viscosity and the mean particle size of solid phase in the slip. Zeta potential, apparent viscosity and the mean particle size as a function of pH indicated the pH range of electrostatic stabilization. These results showed that electrostatic stabilization of the slip can be accomplished in low acidic and high basic range of pH. Dissolution of yttria from the powder surface in acidic pH was found to be high and fast, risky to the stability of the slip as well as the microstructure of the sintered body. Electrosteric stabilisation by addition of an anionic polyelectrolyte (PMAA-NH 3) shifted the isoelectric point (IEP) to lower pH. The state of dispersion was further investigated by particle size measurements of the solid phase in the slip. The optimum amount of dispersant is discussed in terms of zeta potential and viscosity. The adsorption of polyelectrolyte is considered at pH 4, native pH of suspension and at pH 10, below and above the IEP of powder and correlated with the dissociation rate of polymer and the net surface charge of particles at given pH. Higher adsorption of dissociated polymer to the positively charged surfaces justifies the higher optimum amount of polyelectrolyte at pH 4.
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