Terpineol as a dispersant for tape casting yttria stabilized zirconia powder

Albeit used in very small quantities, the dispersant plays an important role in the preparation of ceramic tapes. It significantly influences the total organic/inorganic content in the final tape. Detailed investigation has revealed that terpineol is an effective dispersant in the preparation of green ceramic tapes. The results indicate higher density both in green stage and fired stage, higher flexibility of green tapes as well as better dimensional stability in sintered tapes. The results promise terpineol as a competitive dispersant in comparison to conventional and widely used dispersants such as menhaden fish oil, phosphate ester, etc.