Ceramic Materials Frequently Used:
- Alumina (92%, 95%, 96%, 99%, 99.5%, 99.7% Al2O3)
- Silicon Nitride (Gas Pressure Sintered Si3N4)
- Boron Carbide (Hot Pressed B4C)
- Zirconia (Partially Yttria Stabilized ZrO2)
- Macor (Machinable Glass Ceramic)
- Boron Nitride (Hexagonal Hot Pressed BN)
Some of the highly desirable properties of ceramics are:
- High Strength
- High Fracture Toughness
- High Hardness
- Excellent Wear Resistance
- Good Frictional Behaviour
- Anti-Static
- Non-Magnetic
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