1. Industrial & Engineering Applications
Cutting Tools:
Al₂O₃/TiC or Si₃N₄ inserts for high-speed machining of hardened steels
Advantage: 3x longer lifespan than tungsten carbide at >1,000°C
Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs):
YSZ (Yttria-Stabilized Zirconia) electrolytes for ion conduction at 800-1,000°C
Efficiency: >60% energy conversion in hybrid systems
Corrosion-Resistant Components:
SiC or Al₂O₃ linings for reactors handling HCl/H₂SO₄
Performance: <0.01mm/year erosion rate vs. 5mm/year for stainless steel
2. Electronics & Electrical
A. Semiconductor
Wafer Handling:
High-purity AlN (Aluminum Nitride) ESC chucks for EUV lithography
Spec: Surface flatness <0.5μm across 300mm wafer
High-Voltage Insulators:
Porcelain or steatite components for >500kV transmission lines
Dielectric Strength: 15-20 kV/mm
3. Medical & Biotechnology
A. Implants
Dental/Zirconia Crowns:
3Y-TZP (3mol% Yttria-ZrO₂) with 1,200MPa flexural strength
Bioinertness: ISO 13356 certified for >20-year service
Ceramic Scalpel Blades:
ZrO₂ edges maintain sharpness 5x longer than steel
4. Consumer & Specialty
Smartwatch Casings:Black ZrO₂ with Vickers hardness HV1,300 (scratch-resistant)
High-End Watch Bezels:
Plasma-sprayed Al₂O₃ with <1μm surface roughness