Moderate Cost: YSZ substrates offer a cost-effective solution for various applications.

Wear-Resistance: The material exhibits high wear resistance, making it suitable for demanding applications.

Good Match with Oxides: YSZ substrates have good compatibility with multiple single and multiplication oxides, allowing for versatile use in different applications.

Early Application in Superconducting Thin Films: YSZ was one of the earliest materials used for stabilizing high-temperature superconducting thin films of YBCO.

Applications: Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs), Thermal Barrier Coatings (TBCs), Oxygen Sensors, Medical Implants, Electronics, etc.