Zirconia Ceramics: Comprehensive Solutions For Insulation, Wear & Corrosion Resistance In High-End Industries

Zirconia Ceramics: Comprehensive Solutions For Insulation, Wear & Corrosion Resistance In High-End Industries

Introduction

Zirconia ceramic (ZrO₂) is a high-performance structural ceramic material known for its excellent mechanical properties, high fracture toughness, good insulation, and outstanding chemical stability. Through phase transformation toughening with stabilizers such as yttrium oxide (Y₂O₃), its overall performance far surpasses that of most engineering ceramics. It is widely used in critical components requiring high precision, high reliability, and resistance to harsh environments.

Applications

• Electronic Components: Insulating substrates, sensor housings, piezoelectric ceramic elements, fiber optic connectors

• Precision Machinery: Bearings, bushings, valves, guide rails, mechanical seal rings

• Chemical Equipment: Corrosion-resistant pump bodies, pipeline fittings, agitators, nozzles, and reactor linings

• Medical Field: Dental implants, surgical blades, joint prostheses

• Consumer & Energy Products: Cutting tools, wear-resistant accessories, fuel cell membranes, oxygen sensors

Advantages

1. Exceptional Toughness & Fracture Resistance: Fracture toughness up to 8–12 MPa·m¹/², far exceeding alumina and most other ceramics.

2. Excellent Wear Resistance: High hardness (HV ≥ 1250) and low friction coefficient extend component service life.

3. Good Insulation & Low Thermal Conductivity: Suitable for high-temperature insulation and thermal barrier coating applications.

4. Resistance to Strong Acids & Alkalis: Exceptional resistance to most chemical media.

5. Excellent Biocompatibility: Certified for medical implants, non-toxic and harmless.

Specification Parameter Table

Process Flow

Raw material formulation → Ball milling and mixing → Spray granulation → Dry pressing/isostatic pressing/injection molding → Pre-sintering → CNC machining → High-temperature sintering → Precision grinding → Surface polishing → Performance testing

Usage Instructions

• Avoid severe impact or localized stress concentration during installation; specialized tools are recommended.

• Allow for thermal expansion clearance when mating with metal parts to prevent thermal stress cracking.

• Regularly inspect surface conditions when used in corrosive environments.

• Do not exceed the material’s rated temperature in high-temperature applications.

After-Sales Service

We provide free technical consultation, application solution design, and sample testing support. A 12-month warranty is included, along with on-site failure analysis and solution services.

FAQ

Q1: How does zirconia compare to silicon nitride for wear-resistant applications?
A: Zirconia offers higher toughness and better impact resistance, while silicon nitride provides higher hardness and is more suitable for extreme wear conditions.

Q2: Can complex shapes be machined?
A: Yes, complex-shaped parts can be manufactured through injection molding and precision CNC machining, with accuracy up to ±0.002mm.

Q3: What certifications are available for medical-grade zirconia?
A: Certifications include ISO 13485, USP Class VI, and biocompatibility test reports.

We are a company with many years of experience in the production of special precision ceramics and the ability to design, manufacture, process and sell structural and functional parts of various special precision ceramics.

Deyu Precision Ceramics Technology Co., Ltd. has many years of experience in producing special precision ceramics, and has the ability to design, manufacture, process and sell structural and functional parts of various special precision ceramics. At present, the company has production and processing equipment such as dry press, isostatic press, experimental furnace, flat kiln, machining center, surface grinder, universal internal and external grinder, centerless grinder and laser cutting machine, as well as complete high-precision testing equipment such as high-precision projector, three-dimensional tester, metallographic microscope, hardness tester and densitometer.

With advanced production technology and complete production facilities, the company is one of the few domestic enterprises that can produce special precision ceramic structural parts and functional parts with machining accuracy less than 2 microns, and has strong core competitiveness in the same industry in China.

Advantages of the company: 1. National new technology enterprises; 2. The company has a municipal R&D center; 3. Cooperation with domestic key universities and research institutes; 4. Design, molding, sintering and precision processing; 5. The products cover alumina, zirconia, silicon nitride, silicon carbide and other precision ceramics; 6. Precision plus technology.

The company has always been standing in the position of customers to solve problems, focusing on the principle of quality and delivery time, adhering to the business philosophy of "integrity, innovation and reassurance", and sincerely looking forward to cooperating with you.