Alumina Ceramic: Industrial Ceramic Solution With High Hardness And Density

Alumina Ceramic: Industrial Ceramic Solution With High Hardness And Density

Introduction
Alumina ceramic is a new type of ceramic material with alpha-alumina (Al₂O₃) as the main crystal phase. Its hardness and density are key indicators for measuring its performance. Through advanced manufacturing processes, alumina ceramic can achieve over 99% density and hardness second only to diamond, making it one of the most important structural ceramics in the industrial field. This material demonstrates excellent performance stability in harsh environments such as high temperature, wear resistance, and insulation.

Core Advantages

• Extremely High Hardness: Mohs hardness up to grade 9, second only to diamond, with excellent wear resistance

• High Density: Bulk density up to 3.8g/cm³ or more, porosity below 0.1%

• Excellent Wear Resistance: High hardness, low wear rate, long service life

• Good Mechanical Strength: Compressive strength over 3000MPa, flexural strength up to 400MPa

• Stable Chemical Properties: Resistant to acid and alkali corrosion, does not react with most metal solutions

Main Applications

• Wear-resistant Parts: Ceramic bearings, bushings, liner plates, nozzles

• Electronics Industry: Substrates, insulators, vacuum tube shells

• Mechanical Seals: Sealing rings, mechanical seal components

• Cutting Tools: Ceramic cutting tools, grinding media

• Chemical Equipment: Corrosion-resistant linings, valve components

Specification Table

Manufacturing Process

1. Raw Material Selection: Use of high-purity ultra-fine alumina powder

2. Forming Process: Isostatic pressing to improve density

3. Sintering Process: Sintering at 1750-1900°C high temperature

4. Precision Machining: Diamond grinding to achieve dimensional accuracy

5. Quality Inspection: Ultrasonic flaw detection and performance testing

6. Surface Treatment: Polishing or laser processing

Usage Instructions

• Avoid direct impact with metal tools during installation

• Consider hardness difference with matching materials

• Avoid local stress concentration

• Pay attention to thermal expansion coefficient matching in high temperature environments

• Regularly check surface wear condition

After-sales Service

• 18-month quality warranty

• Free technical consultation and support

• Rapid response to customer needs

• Customized solutions

• Comprehensive after-sales tracking service

FAQ

1. Q: How to measure the hardness of alumina ceramic?
   A: Usually measured by Rockwell hardness (HRA) or Vickers hardness (HV).

2. Q: How does density affect performance?
   A: Higher density results in better mechanical strength, as well as superior wear and corrosion resistance.

3. Q: What is the maximum service temperature?
   A: Long-term use up to 1600°C, short-term use up to 1800°C.

4. Q: Can complex shapes be processed?
   A: Yes, but requires isostatic pressing or injection molding processes.

• Q: Which is more wear-resistant, silicon nitride ceramic or zirconia ceramic?
  A: Under most conditions, silicon nitride has higher hardness and better wear resistance than zirconia, especially under high-load dry friction conditions.

• Q: Can it be machined?
  A: The sintered product is extremely hard and can only be ground using diamond tools. Complex shapes are typically achieved through forming processes before sintering.

• Q: What is its biggest disadvantage?
  A: Its main drawbacks are brittleness (though it has the best toughness among ceramics) and high manufacturing costs. However, it offers excellent overall cost-effectiveness in applications requiring long life and high reliability.

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