Material Introduction
Unlike traditional ceramics that tend to be hard and brittle, Zirconium Oxide Ceramic, commonly known as Zirconia, offers high strength, wear resistance, and flexibility far beyond those of most other technical ceramics. Zirconium Oxide Ceramic is a very strong fine advanced ceramic with excellent properties in hardness, fracture toughness, and corrosion resistance; all without the most common property of technical ceramics – high brittleness. Its unique resistance to crack propagation and high thermal expansion make it an excellent material for joining ceramics with metals like steel. Due to Zirconia’s unique properties it is sometimes referred to as the “Ceramic Steel”.
Material Advantages
High hardness
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High fracture toughness
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Good chemical inertness
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Long service life (Cost-effective)
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High wear & corrosion resistance
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High working temperature
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CTE in range of steel
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Material Applications
Ceramic Wear Liners
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Ceramic Grinding Media
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Ceramic Sealing Rings
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Ceramic Electrical Insulator Parts
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Ceramic Cutting Blades
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Thermal Insulator Components
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Ceramic Valve Components (valve seats, valve balls...)
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Ceramic Pump Parts (plungers, piston, sleeve, washer...)
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Materials Properties
