(ZrO2)1-x（Yb2O3）x （x=0.07, 0.09, 0.11） nanocrystallites were hydrothermally prepared in basic media by using co-precipitated Zr（OH）4 and Yb（OH）3 as precursor. The nanocrystallites have small particle sizes of 5.87.5 nm, narrow size distribution, less agglomeration and high sinterability. The oxide-ionic conduction properties of the prepared ceramics were investigated by means of AC impedance spectroscope, oxygen concentration cell at 6001 000 ℃. The results show that the ceramic with x=0.09 is superior to the ceramics with x=0.07 and 0.11 in oxide-ionic conduction.
