Atomic-scale structure of nanocrystalline ZrO2 prepared by high-energy ball milling

M. Gateshki, V. Petkov, G. Williams, S. K. Pradhan, Y. Ren

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Abstract

The atomic-scale structure of nanocrystalline ZrO2 obtained by ball milling has been studied using high-energy x-ray diffraction and the atomic pair distribution function technique. The studies show that, upon relatively short milling times, the parent crystalline material, monoclinic ZrO2, evolves into a nanocrystalline phase that is locally similar to monoclinic zirconia but shows a cubic-type ordering at nanometer-range distances. The result underlines the importance of local structural distortions in stabilizing the technologically important cubic zirconia at room temperature. © 2005 The American Physical Society.
Original languageEnglish
Article number224107
JournalPhysical Review B - Condensed Matter and Materials Physics
Volume71
Issue number22
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jun 2005
Externally publishedYes

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