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    Fracture- and Wear-Resistant Zirconia Ceramic

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Ceramic. Fracture- and Wear-Resistant Zirconia Ceramic.
    As fracture resistant and durable as metal, this temperature-resistant zirconia ceramic has been fired to obtain a high hardness and can be used in high-wear applications.
    Temp.
    12" Lg.
    Dia.
    Dia. Tolerance
    Color
    Min.
    Max.,
    ° F
    Fabrication
    Performance
    Dielectric Strength,
    V/mil
    Porosity
    Compressive
    Strength, psi
    Hardness
    Each
    1/16"-0.003" to 0.003"Off-WhiteNot Rated1,000FiredFracture Resistant, Wear Resistant24013%254,000Rockwell A770000000000000
    1/8"-0.004" to 0.004"Off-WhiteNot Rated1,000FiredFracture Resistant, Wear Resistant24013%254,000Rockwell A77000000000000
    3/16"-0.006" to 0.006"Off-WhiteNot Rated1,000FiredFracture Resistant, Wear Resistant24013%254,000Rockwell A77000000000000
    1/4"-0.008" to 0.008"Off-WhiteNot Rated1,000FiredFracture Resistant, Wear Resistant24013%254,000Rockwell A77000000000000
    3/8"-0.011" to 0.011"Off-WhiteNot Rated1,000FiredFracture Resistant, Wear Resistant24013%254,000Rockwell A770000000000000
    1/2"-0.015" to 0.015"Off-WhiteNot Rated1,000FiredFracture Resistant, Wear Resistant24013%254,000Rockwell A770000000000000
     

    High-Strength Fracture- and Wear-Resistant Zirconia Ceramic Rods and Discs

    Ideal for applications that must resist bending and wear as well as carry heavy loads, these rods and discs are often used for sleeve bearings and shafts instead of metal. Added yttria gives this material more strength and lowers the chances of cracking from impact compared to standard zirconia, alumina, and silicon nitride ceramic. If cracks do occur, they will not spread, extending the life and reliability of this material. It also means this zirconia blend resists wearing down from rubbing against another part or abrasion from chemical slurries.
    Zirconia ceramic resists bending better than ceramic alumina and silicon nitride ceramic but does not withstand rapid temperature changes or high temperatures as well as other high-performance ceramics.
    Rods
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Ceramic. High-Strength Fracture- and Wear-Resistant Zirconia Ceramic Rods and Discs.
    Temp.
    6" Lg.
    12" Lg.
    Dia.
    Dia. Tolerance
    Color
    Min.
    Max.,
    ° F
    Fabrication
    Performance
    Dielectric Strength,
    V/mil
    Porosity
    Compressive
    Strength, psi
    Hardness
    Each
    Each
    0.072"-0.003" to 0.003"WhiteNot Rated2,700SinteredFracture Resistant, High Strength, Wear Resistant22013%350,000Rockwell 45N 8100000000000000000000000000
    0.137"-0.004" to 0.004"WhiteNot Rated2,700SinteredFracture Resistant, High Strength, Wear Resistant22013%350,000Rockwell 45N 810000000000000000000000000
    0.197"-0.006" to 0.006"WhiteNot Rated2,700SinteredFracture Resistant, High Strength, Wear Resistant22013%350,000Rockwell 45N 810000000000000000000000000
    0.264"-0.008" to 0.008"WhiteNot Rated2,700SinteredFracture Resistant, High Strength, Wear Resistant22013%350,000Rockwell 45N 8100000000000000000000000000
     
    Discs
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Ceramic. High-Strength Fracture- and Wear-Resistant Zirconia Ceramic Rods and Discs.
    Temp.
    1/8" Lg.
    1/4" Lg.
    Dia.
    Dia.
    Tolerance
    Color
    Min.
    Max.,
    ° F
    Fabrication
    Performance
    Dielectric Strength,
    V/mil
    Porosity
    Compressive
    Strength, psi
    Hardness
    Each
    Each
    1"0" to 0.010"WhiteNot Rated1,800SinteredFracture Resistant, High Strength, Wear Resistant22013%300,000Rockwell 45N 800000000000000000000000000000
    2"0" to 0.010"WhiteNot Rated1,800SinteredFracture Resistant, High Strength, Wear Resistant22013%300,000Rockwell 45N 8000000000000000000000000000
     

    Edge-Straightening and Sharpening Knife Steels

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Knife Steels. Edge-Straightening and Sharpening Knife Steels.
    Remove heavy surface defects to restore warped and worn blades back into cutting shape. Coated with an abrasive, these knife steels remove metal to sharpen your blade while also straightening it.
    Ceramic Abrasive—Remove light amounts of material to refine and polish your blade edge. They're often used as a finishing step after coarser material removal or for regular touch-ups on blades that are still somewhat sharp.
    Hand Guard—An oversized guard at the end of the handle keeps your hand safely out of the way.
    Grit (For
    Finish)
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Material
    Handle
    Material
    Features
    Each
    Ceramic Abrasive
     
    For Straight Blade Edges
    800 (Polished)12"1/2"17"SteelPlasticHand Guard000000000000
     

    High-Strength Fracture- and Wear-Resistant Zirconia Ceramic Balls

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Ceramic. High-Strength Fracture- and Wear-Resistant Zirconia Ceramic Balls.
    Often used instead of metal in bearings and rollers, these balls are ideal for applications where strength under heavy loads and wear resistance is needed. It's the addition of yttria that gives this zirconia more strength and lowers the chances of cracking from impact than standard zirconia, alumina, and silicon nitride ceramic. If cracks do occur, they will not spread, extending the life and reliability of the material. It also means this zirconia blend resists wearing down from rubbing against another part or abrasion from chemical slurries.
    These balls do not withstand rapid temperature changes or high temperatures as well as other high-performance ceramics such as ceramic alumina and silicon nitride ceramic.
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Dia.
    Dia. Tolerance
    Color
    Min.
    Max.
    Fabrication
    Performance
    Dielectric Strength,
    V/mil
    Porosity
    Compressive
    Strength, psi
    Hardness
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    1/8"-0.00010" to 0.00010"White-1122,700SinteredFracture Resistant, High Strength, Wear Resistant22013%350,000Rockwell 45N 8150000000000000
    3/16"-0.00010" to 0.00010"White-1122,700SinteredFracture Resistant, High Strength, Wear Resistant22013%350,000Rockwell 45N 815000000000000
    7/32"-0.00010" to 0.00010"White-1122,700SinteredFracture Resistant, High Strength, Wear Resistant22013%350,000Rockwell 45N 815000000000000
    1/4"-0.00010" to 0.00010"White-1122,700SinteredFracture Resistant, High Strength, Wear Resistant22013%350,000Rockwell 45N 815000000000000
    3/8"-0.00010" to 0.00010"White-1122,700SinteredFracture Resistant, High Strength, Wear Resistant22013%350,000Rockwell 45N 815000000000000
    1/2"-0.05000" to 0.05000"WhiteNot Rated1,000SinteredFracture Resistant, High Strength, Wear ResistantNot RatedNot Rated300,000Rockwell C70100000000000
    3/4"-0.07500" to 0.07500"WhiteNot Rated1,000SinteredFracture Resistant, High Strength, Wear ResistantNot RatedNot Rated300,000Rockwell C701000000000000
    1"-0.10000" to 0.10000"WhiteNot Rated1,000SinteredFracture Resistant, High Strength, Wear ResistantNot RatedNot Rated300,000Rockwell C701000000000000
    3 mm-0.00250 mm to 0.00250 mmWhite-1122,700SinteredFracture Resistant, High Strength, Wear Resistant22013%350,000Rockwell 45N 815000000000000
    4 mm-0.00250 mm to 0.00250 mmWhite-1122,700SinteredFracture Resistant, High Strength, Wear Resistant22013%350,000Rockwell 45N 815000000000000
    5 mm-0.00250 mm to 0.00250 mmWhite-1122,700SinteredFracture Resistant, High Strength, Wear Resistant22013%350,000Rockwell 45N 815000000000000
    7 mm-0.00250 mm to 0.00250 mmWhite-1122,700SinteredFracture Resistant, High Strength, Wear Resistant22013%350,000Rockwell 45N 815000000000000
    8 mm-0.00250 mm to 0.00250 mmWhite-1122,700SinteredFracture Resistant, High Strength, Wear Resistant22013%350,000Rockwell 45N 8150000000000000
    10 mm-1.00000 mm to 1.00000 mmWhiteNot Rated1,000SinteredFracture Resistant, High Strength, Wear ResistantNot RatedNot Rated300,000Rockwell C705000000000000
    11 mm-1.10000 mm to 1.10000 mmWhiteNot Rated1,000SinteredFracture Resistant, High Strength, Wear ResistantNot RatedNot Rated300,000Rockwell C70100000000000
    12 mm-1.20000 mm to 1.20000 mmWhiteNot Rated1,000SinteredFracture Resistant, High Strength, Wear ResistantNot RatedNot Rated300,000Rockwell C701000000000000
    16 mm-1.60000 mm to 1.60000 mmWhiteNot Rated1,000SinteredFracture Resistant, High Strength, Wear ResistantNot RatedNot Rated300,000Rockwell C701000000000000
    17 mm-1.70000 mm to 1.70000 mmWhiteNot Rated1,000SinteredFracture Resistant, High Strength, Wear ResistantNot RatedNot Rated300,000Rockwell C701000000000000
    25 mm-2.50000 mm to 2.50000 mmWhiteNot Rated1,000SinteredFracture Resistant, High Strength, Wear ResistantNot RatedNot Rated300,000Rockwell C701000000000000
     
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