Xerogels are obtained in ZrO2–Yb2O3–CeO2 system by the hydroxide co-precipitation method. Their physicochemical properties are studied. The effect of composition on phase formation in powders and ceramics based on zirconium dioxide is revealed. Ceramic materials based on c-ZrO2 are obtained that exhibit high specific electrical conductivity, making them promising for use as electrolytes in solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC).
Belousova et al. (Wed,) studied this question.