Cubic Zirconia and Skull Melting

A new method of production of high-temperature

dielectric crystals, including

cubic zirconia, glasses and melted ceramic

materials, is discussed. The method is based

on direct induction melting in a cold

container. The physical fundamentals of the

technology and equipment are described,

and the possibilities and advantages of the

new technology are indicated. The properties

of the produced materials are discussed.

Special attention is given to cubic zirconia

crystals which cannot be produced by other

methods.

Contents

1. The physical fundamentals of melting in a cold