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 a micro-crack is formed — preventing further crack growth and arresting brittle failure.
CoorsTek zirconias, including our high-performance Technox® zirconia brand, are ideal for extreme mechanical environments, particularly impact prone applications. Certain zirconia compositions provide enhanced fatigue loading resistance.
Ceramic Expertise
CoorsTek helped pioneer technical applications for zirconia and continues to formulate many different zirconias, optimized for a range of application-specific
| CoorsTek | |
|---|---|
| Product Category | Specialty Ceramics |
| Product Number | Technox® 500 |
| Product Name | Magnesia Partially Stabilized Zirconia |
| Specialty Ceramic Type | Zirconia |
| Composition or ASTM/EN Cement Type | MgO Partially Stabilized Zirconia |
| Applications | Ball valves, Wire manufacturing components |
| Max Use Temperature | 500 to 1000 C (932 to 1832 F) |
| Thermal Conductivity | 2.2 W/m-K (1.27 BTU-ft/hr-ft²-F) |