Technical Data Sheet: Advanced Ceramic Type “MZ”

General Notes:

• Zirconia Toughened Alumina (ZTA)
• A superior combination of high strength (from zirconia) and high hardness (from alumina)
• Relatively low density
• No open porosity
• Very hard surface, good abrasion and wear resistance
• Good flexural strength and fracture toughness
• Excellent thermal properties and high temperature stability
• Electrically insulating
• Typical applications include soldering processes and handling of components during thermal and chemical processes. Generally used when very rigid tips are required.

Mechanical Properties
Flexural Modulus:	380 GPa
Flexural Strength:	500 MPa
Tensile Strength:	450 MPa
Fracture Toughness:	7.2 MPa.m1/2
Knoop Hardness:	1750 kg/mm2
Thermal Properties
Thermal Conductivity	26 W/m.K
Coef. of Lin. Therm Expansion:	8.0 E-6/°C	25-1000°C
Continuous Use Temperature:	1000°C	20’000 h
Shock Resistance,  Δ T:	325°C
Electrical Properties
Volume Resistivity:	>1012 Ohm.cm
Other Properties
Density:	4.30 g/ccm
Open Porosity:	0.0%
Water Absorption:	0.0%
Color:	White