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    Easy-Machine Alumina Bisque Ceramic Rods and Discs

    Often used to create prototype components, this temperature-resistant ceramic comes semi-fired so it can be machined using conventional metalworking tools. Fire it to create a denser, harder material with increased electrical and mechanical properties.
    Rods
    Image of Product. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Ceramic. Easy-Machine Alumina Bisque Ceramic Rods and Discs.
    Temp.
    6" Lg.
    12" Lg.
    Dia.
    Dia. Tolerance
    Shrinkage
    After Firing
    Color
    Min.
    Max.,
    ° F
    Fabrication
    Performance
    Dielectric Strength,
    V/mil
    Porosity
    Compressive
    Strength, psi
    Hardness
    Each
    Each
    1/4"0.000" to 0.063"15%WhiteNot Rated2,475Semi-FiredEasy Machine8036%9,000Mohs 3———000000000000000
    1/2"0.000" to 0.063"15%WhiteNot Rated2,475Semi-FiredEasy Machine8036%9,000Mohs 3000000000000000000000000000
    3/4"0" to 0.063"15%WhiteNot Rated2,475Semi-FiredEasy Machine8030%9,000Mohs 3———000000000000000
    1"0" to 0.063"15%WhiteNot Rated2,475Semi-FiredEasy Machine8030%9,000Mohs 3———000000000000000
    1 1/2"0.000" to 0.125"15%WhiteNot Rated2,475Semi-FiredEasy Machine8036%9,000Mohs 3———00000000000000
    2"0.000" to 0.125"15%WhiteNot Rated2,475Semi-FiredEasy Machine8036%9,000Mohs 3———00000000000000
    2 1/2"0.000" to 0.125"15%WhiteNot Rated2,475Semi-FiredEasy Machine8036%9,000Mohs 3———00000000000000
    3"0" to 0.125"15%WhiteNot Rated2,475Semi-FiredEasy Machine8030%9,000Mohs 3———000000000000000
     
    Discs
    Image of Product. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Ceramic. Easy-Machine Alumina Bisque Ceramic Rods and Discs.
    Temp.
    1/4" Lg.
    1/2" Lg.
    3/4"
    Dia.
    Dia. Tolerance
    Shrinkage
    After Firing
    Color
    Min.
    Max.,
    ° F
    Fabrication
    Performance
    Dielectric Strength,
    V/mil
    Porosity
    Compressive
    Strength, psi
    Hardness
    Each
    Each
    Each
    3 1/2"-0.250" to 0.250"15%WhiteNot Rated2,475Semi-FiredEasy Machine8036%9,000Mohs 3000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    7 1/2"-0.250" to 0.250"15%WhiteNot Rated2,475Semi-FiredEasy Machine8036%9,000Mohs 30000000000000———00000000000000
    7 1/2"-0.25" to 0.25"15%WhiteNot Rated2,475Semi-FiredEasy Machine8030%9,000Mohs 3———000000000000000———0
     

    Easy-Machine Alumina Bisque Ceramic Sheets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Ceramic. Easy-Machine Alumina Bisque Ceramic Sheets.
    Often used to create prototype components, this temperature-resistant ceramic comes semi-fired so it can be machined using conventional metalworking tools. Fire it to create a denser, harder material with increased electrical and mechanical properties.
    Temp.
    4 1/2" × 4 1/2"
    5 3/4" × 9 3/4"
    6" × 6"
    Thk.
    Thk. Tolerance
    Shrinkage
    After Firing
    Color
    Min.
    Max.,
    ° F
    Fabrication
    Performance
    Dielectric Strength,
    V/mil
    Porosity
    Compressive
    Strength, psi
    Hardness
    Each
    Each
    Each
    1/4"0.000" to 0.031"15%WhiteNot Rated2,475Semi-FiredEasy Machine8030%9,000Mohs 3000000000000000———0———0
    1/4"0.000" to 0.031"15%WhiteNot Rated2,475Semi-FiredEasy Machine8036%9,000Mohs 3———00000000000000000000000000000
    1/2"0.000" to 0.031"15%WhiteNot Rated2,475Semi-FiredEasy Machine8030%9,000Mohs 3———0———000000000000000
    1/2"0.000" to 0.031"15%WhiteNot Rated2,475Semi-FiredEasy Machine8036%9,000Mohs 300000000000000000000000000———0
    3/4"0.000" to 0.031"15%WhiteNot Rated2,475Semi-FiredEasy Machine8030%9,000Mohs 300000000000000———0———0
    3/4"0.000" to 0.031"15%WhiteNot Rated2,475Semi-FiredEasy Machine8036%9,000Mohs 3———0———00000000000000
     
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