Zirconia has low thermal conductivity and it is an extremely refractory material. It has the highest mechanical strength and toughness at normal temperatures in the industrial ceramics. It has the thermal expansion coefficient close to that of metals, so it is combined with metals easily.
Features -Excellent wear resistance -High density & hardness -Excellent mechanical strength -Excellent fracture toughness -Excellent chemical & corrosion resistance -Brilliant surface -Suitable for joining with metals -Low thermal conductivity |
Applications -Wire & pipe extension -Various dies for extrusion -Various guide rollers & cutters -Various valves for air pressure & fluid pressure -Various bearing materials -Plugs for pipe extension -Valves seats -Ornament |