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Noritake’s technology is capable of meeting strict requirements for dimensional accuracy in microns as well as a mirror surface finish. It is best suited for ultra-precision instrument parts requiring wear resistance, high-precision analyzers for medical/chemical use, and food-industry-oriented equipment requiring corrosion resistance.

1.Shaping method

2.Engineering ceramics characteristics
Material type Unit Alumina, 92% or less Alumina, 96% Alumina, 99% or more Zirconia Silicon nitride
Physical characteristics Chemical composition     Al2O3 Al2O3 Al2O3 ZrO2 Si3N4
Tone     White White White Light yellow Gray
Bulk specific gravity     4 4 4 6 3
Mechanical characteristics Bending strength  MPa 290 320 350 700 720
Hardness (HV)  GPa 13 15 17 12 15
Fracture toughness (K1C) MN/m3/2 4 4 4 7 6
Young’s modulus  GPa 260 330 380 200 300
Thermal characteristics Thermal expansion (R.T. to 800°C) x 10-6/K 7 8 8 11 3
Thermal conductivity (R.T. to 800°C) W/mK 20 25 30 4 30
Thermal shock resistance (ΔT)  °C 200 200 200 350 600
Electrical characteristics Volume resistivity (R.T.) Ω·cm >1014 >1014 >1014      
Permittivity (1 MHz)    10 10 10      
Dielectric strength  KV/mm 11 11 11      
Applicability table Machined products O O O O O
Press cast products O O O O ×