CoorsTek Datasheets for Specialty Ceramics
Specialty ceramics include nitrides, borides, carbon, zirconia, rare earth oxide (REO) materials and silicides as well as other specialized non-metallic compounds.
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| Product Name | Notes |
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| Aluminas (aluminum oxide, Al2O3) are the most commonly used technical ceramics due to their generally useful properties and good price/performance ratio. Alumina ceramics are commonly subdivided according to their alumina... | |
| Aluminum Nitrides (AlN) combine high thermal conductivity with strong electrical resistance, making AlN an excellent solution for many electronic applications. Unlike most electrically insulative materials — which are often also... | |
| Automobile manufacturers and OEM parts suppliers turn to CoorsTek for advanced ceramic components used in automotive powertrain, electronics, fluid control, sensors, and interior applications. From concept to production, CoorsTek works... | |
| Ceramic baffles provide more complete mixing of reactant gases in process tubes and chambers, improving uniformity and device yields. Traditional diffusion, LPCVD (Low Pressure Chemical Vapor Deposition), and other batch... | |
| Chamber domes (sometimes referred to as lids) are used to create a clean, inert, and protected environment in deposition chambers. Chemical reactions inside the chamber deposit thin layers of metallic,... | |
| CoorsTek advanced, high-purity ceramic components are built to withstand the extreme environments in plasma etch (or "dry" etch) chambers — including vapor phase chemical etchants, high voltage RF (radio frequency)... | |
| CoorsTek ceramic components are used in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) applications. We manufacture sensors, igniters, tubes and rods, and other critical-duty components. Ceramic-based sensors provide precise, reliable feedback... | |
| CoorsTek ceramic fingers have exceptional wear resistance, offering superior life as compared to carbides. The ceramic fingers can be reground, further extending the service life. Smoother surfaces and lower friction... | |
| CoorsTek ceramics provide superior thermal performance in wafers, phosphors, and substrates for high-brightness LED manufacturing. Ceramic substrates Thick-Film Alumina Aluminum Nitride Ceramic phosphors Gallium nitride on silicon epiwafers MOCVD process... | |
| CoorsTek CeraSurf®-p is a state of the art material used for ceramic bearing surfaces in total hip arthroplasty. Comprised of an alumina matrix composite, CeraSurf®-p incorporates advanced toughening mechanisms to... | |
| CoorsTek has deep expertise in developing and producing high-volume translucent ceramics. Our polycrystalline alumina products combine high translucency with the thermal stability needed for the brightest and most demanding lighting. | |
| CoorsTek Hot Isostatically Pressed (HIPped) zirconia materials are the industry standard for ceramic necking dies and knockouts, outperforming tungsten carbide in several ways. The sub-micron grain size enables an excellent... | |
| CoorsTek is a world leader in medical ceramics manufacturing. Our innovative CeraPure™ medical-grade engineered ceramics are designed specifically to meet the stringent demands of medical device applications requiring: Bioinert compatibility... | |
| CoorsTek offers a wide variety of tubes and rods manufactured from high-performance technical ceramic materials, including alumina, zirconia, and silicon carbide. Enhance performance and product life by using the material... | |
| CoorsTek originally developed high-purity alumina electrostatic precipitator insulator (ESP) products in the 1960s to replace products manufactured with electrical-grade porcelain. In the early 1970s, CoorsTek commercialized high-grade alumina ceramic insulator... | |
| CoorsTek provides high-performance, critical-duty ceramic components for Flat Panel Display (FPD) manufacturing from a range of specialized, high-purity engineered ceramics. Large-scale synthetic quartz LCD photomask substrates Etch processing components CVD... | |
| CoorsTek provides precision measurement components for clean, stable, and contaminant-free performance across temperature and application environments. Ceramic Components for Ion Implant Equipment From precision air bearing components and beams to... | |
| CoorsTek provides USP Class VI compliant technical ceramic components and subassembly services to leading electrosurgical instrument manufacturers. See how our advanced ceramic components provide superior stiffness and dielectric strength to... | |
| CoorsTek ultra-precise Cerbec® Bearing Balls are ideal for use in wind turbines, available in up to 50 mm diameters. The inherent dielectric properties of silicon nitride (Si3N4) provide electrical insulation... | |
| Developed and patented by CoorsTek, our ceramic printer mandrels are extremely hard and wear resistant, providing service life in excess of a decade. The highly polished, low-friction surface provides faster... | |
| Diablo rolls are used to hold the shape of the can during welding. Zirconia is used for its high electrical resistivity, so the roll is not heated up by eddy... | |
| End effectors, also referred to as semiconductor handling "blades", are the robot's hand to handle and move semiconductor wafers between positions. So end effectors must be dimensionally precise and thermally... | |
| Focus/edge rings are designed to improve etch uniformity around the wafer edge or perimeter. When used with an electrostatic chuck (e-chuck), the wafer rests on the edge focus ring -... | |
| From precision air bearing components and beams to ultra-flat vacuum chucks and thermally stable pins, screws, and frames, advanced ceramic components are engineered for the demanding requirements and delicate nature... | |
| Fully Stabilized Zirconia is applied in high-temperature applications that require strong thermal shock resistance, fracture toughness, and superior corrosion resistance. Additionally, Fully Stabilized Zirconia has the unique capability to allow... | |
| Lift pins are used in assemblies to lift and move wafers through semiconductor processing positions. Since they are exposed to chamber or other processing conditions, they require robust thermal stability... | |
| Navigation and communication are critical elements when flying. With up to 35 antennas per aircraft in major airliners, reducing weight while ensuring unquestionable reliability are critical factors for aerospace communication. | |
| Rings cover the wafer edge and perimeter, protecting critical chamber components and extending their useful life. Since they are directly exposed to the deposition process, strong plasma durability and high... | |
| Semiconductor deposition processes use a combination of volatile precursor gases, plasma, and high temperature to layer high quality thin films onto wafers. Deposition chambers and wafer handling tools need durable... | |
| Silicate ceramics, the oldest family of ceramics, are multi-phase materials developed from natural silicate sources such as clay, kaolin, feldspar, and soapstone. Today’s silicates — including cordierite, forsterite, mullite, steatite,... | |
| Silicon Nitrides (Si3N4) have a unique grain structure which delivers both exceedingly high strength and toughness and exceptionally high thermal shock resistance — making it ideal for applications with high... | |
| Steatite is used in electronic components and manufacturing processes. Its low dielectric loss combined with a high dielectric strength make it an excellent inexpensive component for electronics and manufacturing processes. | |
| Technical ceramics are the ideal material for orthopedic reconstruction and other bioimplantable devices, combining high-strength and low-weight with inherent biocompatibility. In combination with numerous material properties that can be manipulated... | |
| The leading manufacturer of ceramic can tooling materials, CoorsTek is internationally recognized as a leader in the development and use of ceramic technology. In fact, CoorsTek and Coors Brewing jointly... | |
| Using specially formulated ceramics matched with advanced forming and finishing, CoorsTek produces durable components for ultra-high intensity lighting — like those used for the 9/11 memorial in New York City. | |
| Windows are chamber lids designed to transmit RF (radio frequency) and microwave energy into the plasma etch chamber while resisting erosion from the harsh plasma etch environment. An effective window... | |
| Yttria (yttrium oxide, Y2O3) is a rare-earth ceramic which exhibits both exceptional plasma resistance and an aptitude for high-temperature applications. Yttria is often used to stabilize other ceramic compositions like... | |
| Z-Bars generate the correct over-lap of sheet metal at the weld. As an electrical insulator, CoorsTek ceramics stop any current leakage — enabling the weld control system to be more... | |
| Zirconias have a unique crystal structure which combines extreme strength, high fracture toughness, and excellent wear resistance. CoorsTek has engineered transformation toughened formulations with zirconia crystal structures which expand when... |