Abstract
Strongly reduced crystals of stabilized zirconia are black and completely opaque. These samples may be reoxidized at T≧200° C in air. We present results of the reoxidation process and try to explain the observed behavior through annihilation of color centers with an energy level at E>−1.60 eV. The difficulties with this model are pointed out.
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