Zirconium Dioxide

Tailored n-ZrO₂ dispersions

Application	Market segment	Examples
Transparent improvement of scratch resistance in various coating systems (2K-PU, epoxy, acrylate)	Lacquers & coatings	Scratch-proof automotive topcoats Scratch-proof parquet lacquers Scratch-proof furniture lacquers Scratch-proof lacquers for electronic devices
	Cosmetics	Scratch-proof nail polish
Transparent matching of the optical refractive index	Electronics & optics	Transparent matching of the optical refractive index for plastic lenses Transparent matching of the optical refractive index for coatings and adhesives for optical components
Further development of materials for electronic components	Electronics & optics	Next generation of thin film lambda sensors for automotive catalytic converters Next generation of membranes for solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC)
Transparent control of rheological properties in liquids and pastes	Inks & paints	Reduction of structural viscosity in ink jet formulations
	Ceramics	Production of ceramic slurries with high solid content
Transparent improvement of mechanical properties	Dental materials	Improvement of the mechanical properties of dental nanocomposites
	Plastics	Improvement of the mechanical properties of plastics in general
	Fibers & textiles	Improvement of the mechanical properties of fibers in general Improvement of the converting of masterbatches filled with particles in fiber spinning plants