This invention discloses a method for preparing highly spherical zirconia microspheres based on a controllable
emulsion template method. Using a water-in-
oil emulsion as a template, a composite emulsifier of Span-80 and Tween-80 is employed at a
mass ratio of 2:1-4:1, a total concentration of 2-3%, and an oil-to-
water volume ratio of 3:1-5:1. Uniform and stable
emulsion droplets are formed under a stirring intensity of 800-1500 rpm. The
emulsion is then cured at a constant temperature of 50-65℃ for 1-3 hours to allow the gel network to form slowly, preventing
microsphere shrinkage and
cracking. Finally, a three-stage stepped
sintering process is used: increasing the temperature at 1-3℃ / min to 300-400℃ and holding for 1-2 hours; increasing the temperature at 2-5℃ / min to 700-800℃ and holding for 1-2 hours; and increasing the temperature at 3-8℃ / min to 1350-1400℃ and holding for 15-30 minutes to inhibit
abnormal grain growth and achieve sufficient densification. Through the coordinated control of emulsification, curing and
sintering, the prepared zirconia microspheres have excellent
sphericity, particle size uniformity, density and mechanical properties, and the process parameters can be adjusted over a wide range, showing good prospects for industrial application.