Zirconia Ceramic Parts
Unlike other ceramic materials, zirconia is a material with very high resistance to crack propagation. And its fine grain size enables excellent surface finishes and the ability to hold a sharp edge. Zirconium oxide ceramics also have very high thermal expansion and are therefore often the material of choice for joining ceramic and steel.
Components made from this material are more expensive than components made of alumina ceramics. Zirconium oxide ceramics are used among other applications, as tools for wire forming, as auxiliaries in welding processes, as materials for crowns and bridges in the dental industry, as insulating rings in thermal processes, and as oxygen measurement cells in lambda probes.
Magnesia-partially-stabilised zirconia (MgO-PSZ) and yttria-partially stabilised zirconia (Y-TZP) in particular offer an outstanding resistance to mechanical shocks as well as to flexural load, because of their high fracture toughness and relative “ elasticity ”. These two zirconias are advanced ceramics of choice for severe mechanical applications.
Properties
MgO-PSZ and Y-TZP zirconias have the following features :
- high density
- high flexural strength (> 500 MPa for Mgo-PSZ and > 800 MPa for Y-TZP)
- very high fracture toughness
- good wear resistance
- low thermal conductivity (10 x less than alumina)
- good resistance to thermal shocks
- resistance to chemical attacks
- electrical conductivity at high temperature
- fine surface finish easily achievable
Our typical applications
Mg-O and Y-TZP zirconias are ceramic materials that are widely used in the following applications :
- plungers and valves for dosing pumps (food, medical, pharmaceutical industries)
- tube and ring faces for mechanical seals
- wear parts for mechanical processing equipment
- components for metrology equipment
Properties | Units | Value |
Density | g/cm3 | 6.04 |
Color | - | white |
Water Absorption | % @R.T. | 0.0 |
Hardness | Moh's | 6.5 |
Hardness | knoop (kg/mm2) | 1600 |
Compressive Strength | MPa @ R.T. | 2500 |
Tensile Strength | MPa @ R.T. | 248 |
Modulus of Elasticity (Young's Mod.) | GPa | 207 |
Flexural Strength (MOR) | MPa @ R.T. | 900 |
Fracture Toughness, KIc | MPa x m1/2 | 13.0 |
Max. Use Temperature (* denotes inert atm.) | ºC | 500-1800 |
Thermal Shock Resistance | DT (ºC) | 280 - 360 |
Thermal Conductivity | W/m-K @ R.T. | 2.7 |
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion, al | mm/m-ºC (~25ºC through ±1000ºC) | 11.0 |
Specific Heat, cp | cal/g-ºC @ R.T. | 0.10 |
Dielectric Constant | 1MHz @ R.T. | 26 @100kHz |
Dielectric Strength | kV/mm | 9.0 |
Electrical Resistivity | Wcm @ R.T. | >1013 |
Tigar's zirconia ceramics are harder than steel and chrome alloys and, since they do not have a binder phase, are much more corrosion resistant than tungsten carbide (WC). Our zirconias have a pristine structure, which allows them to be polished to a mirror finish. This finish, the extremely low coefficient of friction, and the hardness mitigates pick up or galling encountered in can tooling and extends the overall life.
Zirconia is approximately 2.5 times lighter than tungsten carbide so zirconia parts will put less stress and increase the life of the mating bearings and shafts in can making equipment.
Features of necking die for can making tools
1.Dimensions can be certified to .005mm (.0002″)
2.Parts can be polished to < .025µm (< 1 micro inch)
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Our Services
Why choose us?
We are specialized advanced technical ceramics manufacturer,who have founded 8 years.The quality and service of the products are guaranteed.
We provide customized parts according to user’s requirement.We produce and process non-standard components to satisfy the customer’s need.
Pre-sale service: Professional technical persons will choose suitable materials for you due to using environment about the ceramic parts.
The sale of services: If you need,we can provide the sample for you to go on testing,and also provide technical help and supports for you.
After-sales service: Accept any repair of the product, help to improve technology for customer. And also provide long-term technical help and support for you!
FAQ
1. How can I get an offer?
You can send your drawing with technology requirements and inform your purchase quantity. If possible, please inform what is your part used in. We will confirm what is the most suitable material and quote our best price to you in 24 hours.
2. Can you provide the free samples?
Yes, we can provide the sample free of charge if we have the stock product the same as what customer required, but the freight is on your side.
3. Can you accept OEM & ODM?
Yes, we can produce the products according to your demand and drawing.