Phase relations in the ZrO 2 -TiO 2 system were studied experimentally using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy combined with dispersive X-ray spectrometry (SEM/EDX) and differential thermal analysis (DTA). The homogeneity ranges of ZrO 2 and TiO 2 , as well as high temperature disordered b-(Zr x Ti 1Àx ) 2 O 4 compound were defined in the temperature range of 1700-2040 K. Temperature and composition of eutectic reaction were measured. The standard enthalpy of formation of the b-ZrTiO 4 compound was obtained using high-temperature oxide-melt solution calorimetry. High temperature heat capacity measurement for the b-ZrTiO 4 compound was performed in the temperature range from 250 K to 1200 K. Thermodynamic description of ZrO 2 -TiO 2 system has been derived based on obtained experimental results and data from literature.
K E Y W O R D SGibbs energy of formation, modeling/model, phase equilibria, thermal analysis, thermodynamics 1 | INTRODUCTION ZrO 2 -based ceramic materials are widely applied in industry. The b-ZrTiO 4 is well-known compound in the field of electro-ceramics where it is used in the dielectric resonators and devices for telecommunications.1 b-ZrTiO 4 shows anisotropic thermal expansion and therefore has potential as thermal shock resistance application. In the work of L opez-L opez et al 1 the thermomechanical properties of this compound were investigated and it was proposed for application as a constituent of thermal shock resistance materials. It should be mentioned, materials based on the ZrO 2 -TiO 2 system are of interest due to their applications in electrical and optical devices such as capacitors, piezoelectric sensors, ultrasonic motors, and microwave dielectric resonators. [2][3][4][5][6][7] It is also useful as high-temperature pigments and bi-functional catalyst.
8,9The materials based on Al 2 TiO 5 -ZrTiO 4 -ZrO 2 system are new promising kinds of ceramic composite material with low thermal expansion coefficient and high-temperature stability. 10 The system ZrO 2 -TiO 2 is part of the ZrO 2 -Y 2 O 3 -TiO 2 system which presents interest for thermal barrier coating applications. It was shown that co-doping of ZrO 2 with Y 2 O 3 and TiO 2 resulted in strong stabilization of tetragonal modification of YSZ (Yttria Stibilized Zirconia) which is used as TBC (Thermal Barrier Coating).
11The phase relations in the ZrO 2 -TiO 2 system are important for application in metal matrix composite. High alloyed ductile TRIP-steel (Transformation Induced Plasticity) exhibited extraordinary high values of specific energy absorption due to reinforcing by Mg-PSZ-ceramic (MgO Partially Stabilized Zirconia).12 Since, the Mg-PSZ-ceramic shows a martensitic transformation of tetragonal to monoclinic phase during deformation resulting in additional strength increase in the TRIP-steel. 13 In the work of Weigelt et al, 14 it was shown, that a minor addition of titanium improves the densification of the matrix material and the bonding between the zirconia particles and the TRIP steel ma...