Thermal diffusivity and conductivity of yttria stabilized zirconia coatings obtained by suspension plasma spraying

► Paper shows suspension plasma sprayed yttria stabilized zirconia coatings. ► Thermal diffusivity of coatings is measured. ► Microstructure of coatings is characterized ► Thermal conductivity of coatings is determined. ► Numerical simulation of diffusivity measurements verifies the conductivity values.