Zirconium Tungstate (Zirconium Tungsten Oxide)

Zirconium tungstate is utilized as a sputtering target material to create thin films with negative thermal expansion properties for precision optical and electronic components.

Used in multilayer optical coatings to compensate for positive thermal expansion in other layers, ensuring thermal stability of the refractive index and physical dimensions.

Valued in high-temperature applications due to its unique ability to contract uniformly upon heating up to its decomposition point, preventing thermal shock in ceramic bodies.