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Sapphire Rod
Sapphire Rods are available in a choice of 3 diameters and lengths. They have excellent hardness, thermal conductivity and chemical resistance. Due to these properties, they’re used in applications like high temperature furnace tubes, semiconductor wafer carriers and precision ball bearings. Our range of Sapphire Rods provide customizable solutions for engineering projects and research applications needing a hard, durable ceramic material.
Formula: Al₂O₃ 99.9
Diameter: 1.5mm
Length: 15mm
Surface Finish: Ground
CAS Number: 1344-28-1
UOM Code: 916-109-17
Diameter: 1.5mm
Length: 15mm
Surface Finish: Ground
CAS Number: 1344-28-1
UOM Code: 916-109-17
SKU: 1000025248
Product Code: AL66-RD-000115
Tolerances
Rod
| Diameter | +20% / -10% |
|---|
Tolerances
Rod
| Diameter | +20% / -10% |
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£290.16
each
- Buy 5 for £235.03 each and save 19%
- Buy 10 for £214.72 each and save 26%
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Material Properties for Ceramics
Chemical Resistance
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Acids - concentrated | Good |
| Acids - dilute | Good |
| Alkalis | Good |
| Halogens | Good |
| Metals | Good |
Electrical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Dielectric constant | 7.5-11.5 |
| Dielectric strength( kV mm⁻¹ ) | 15-50 |
| Volume resistivity( Ohmcm ) | >10¹⁴@25 |
Physical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Refractive index | 1.71-1.79 |
| Useful optical transmission range | 200-5500nm |
| Apparent porosity( % ) | 0 |
| Water absorption - saturation( % ) | 0 |
| Density( gcm⁻³ ) | 3.985 |
Thermal Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting point( C ) | 2050 |
| Upper continuous use temperature( C ) | 1800-1950 |
| Specific heat( J K⁻¹ kg⁻¹ ) | 750@25°C |
| Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ ) | 35-40@20°C |
| Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ ) | 5.8@20-1000°C |
Mechanical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Tensile modulus( GPa ) | 350-390 |
| Hardness - Knoop( kgf mm⁻² ) | 2000 |
| Hardness - Vickers( kgf mm⁻² ) | 1600-1800 |
| Tensile strength( MPa ) | 250-400 |
Pultrusions
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Compressive strength( MPa ) | 2100 |
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