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Grade: Yttria-Stabilized Zirconia (YSZ)
Formula: ZrO₂/Y₂O₃
Form: Ball/Sphere
Material: Zirconium Oxide
CAS Number: 114168-16-0
Commodity: Ceramics
Type:
Precision Sphere
Sphericity:
0.625µm
Yttria-Stabilized Zirconia (YSZ) Balls offer exceptional hardness, high fracture toughness, and outstanding wear resistance, making them suitable for extreme mechanical and chemical environments. The addition of yttria stabilises the zirconia crystal structure, enhancing thermal shock resistance and allowing operation at elevated temperatures. Industries employ YSZ balls in precision bearings, grinding media for high-purity milling, and valve components in aggressive chemical processing. Specific applications include media for ultrafine dispersion of pigments, rolling elements in corrosion-resistant bearings, and sealing balls in high-pressure pump systems. In research, YSZ balls are used in tribological studies, wear testing under corrosive conditions, and investigations into high-temperature ceramic performance. Their combination of mechanical durability, chemical inertness, and thermal resilience makes them indispensable across advanced manufacturing and scientific fields.
Tolerances
Ball/Sphere
| Diameter | Standard | ±5% |
|---|---|---|
| Diameter | Precision | See Item |
Material Properties for Ceramics
Thermal Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting point( C ) | 2700 |
| Upper continuous use temperature( C ) | 2200 |
| Specific heat( J K⁻¹ kg⁻¹ ) | 400-500@25°C |
| Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ ) | 2.5@20°C |
| Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ ) | 10@20-1000°C |
Physical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Density( gcm⁻³ ) | 5.9 |
Mechanical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Tensile modulus( GPa ) | 200 |
| Hardness - Vickers( kgf mm⁻² ) | 1250 |
| Tensile strength( MPa ) | 300-600 |
Pultrusions
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Compressive strength( MPa ) | 2000 |
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