Zirconia Ceramic Balls (ZrO₂)

Description

Product Overview

Zirconia ceramic balls (ZrO₂) are renowned for their high fracture toughness, excellent wear resistance, and impressive strength. These properties make zirconia balls an ideal choice for heavy-duty industrial applications, particularly in environments that demand high durability and resistance to mechanical shock. With a density ranging from 5.6 to 6.1 g/cm³, zirconia ceramic balls provide a highly robust and versatile solution for bearings, valves, grinding media, and other high-stress applications.

Key Features

• High Fracture Toughness: Zirconia ceramic balls are extremely tough, capable of withstanding heavy mechanical loads and impacts without cracking.
• Wear Resistance: These balls exhibit exceptional resistance to wear, ensuring long-lasting performance even under harsh conditions.
• Corrosion Resistance: Zirconia balls are resistant to many chemicals, acids, and alkalis, making them suitable for chemical processing and fluid handling applications.
• Thermal Stability: Capable of withstanding elevated temperatures, zirconia balls are an excellent option for high-temperature environments.
• High Strength: Zirconia’s superior strength makes these balls highly reliable in critical industrial applications, including those in aerospace and defense.

Product Specifications

Property	Value
Chemical Formula	ZrO₂
Density	5.6 – 6.1 g/cm³
Fracture Toughness	Very high, resists cracking and mechanical shock
Temperature Resistance	Capable of withstanding temperatures up to 1000°C
Corrosion Resistance	Resistant to acids, alkalis, and most chemicals

Applications

• Bearings: Zirconia ceramic balls are used in high-precision bearings where durability and toughness are essential. Their superior wear resistance ensures a longer operational life, even in demanding environments like aerospace and automotive industries.
• Valves and Pumps: Zirconia balls are frequently used in valves and pumps for the petrochemical and oil & gas industries, where their chemical resistance and strength are highly valued.
• Grinding Media: Thanks to their hardness and wear resistance, zirconia ceramic balls are effective as grinding media in ball mills for mixing and grinding materials, particularly for fine particle size reduction.
• Medical Devices: Zirconia balls are also utilized in medical devices, offering non-reactive, biocompatible properties, making them suitable for high-precision and clean applications.

Benefits

• Exceptional Durability: Zirconia ceramic balls provide extended service life due to their resistance to wear, fracture, and mechanical shock.
• High Strength Under Stress: These balls can endure heavy loads and high impact without compromising their integrity, making them ideal for challenging applications.
• Chemical Inertness: Ensures no unwanted reactions, especially important in chemical and pharmaceutical processes.
• Versatile Applications: Suitable for a wide range of industries, including automotive, aerospace, oil & gas, and healthcare.

Available Sizes

Zirconia ceramic balls are available in sizes ranging from 2 mm to 40 mm, providing flexibility for different industrial applications. Please specify the desired size when placing your order.

 

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