Material Introduction
Yttria Stabilized Zirconia (YTZP) is the strongest technical ceramic. YTZP is a purely tetragonal phase, fine grain material. This material offers the highest flexural strength of all Zirconia based materials. YTZP exhibits a trait called transformation toughening which allows it to resist crack propagation.
This phase transformation can then put the crack into compression, retarding its growth, and enhancing the fracture toughness. This mechanism significantly extends the reliability and lifetime of products made with stabilized zirconia. Zirconia Ceramic is well suited to replacing metals due to its extremely high strength and toughness, it also offers far higher resistance to chemicals and superior erosion resistance.
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
