Zircon
Fused Silica
Zirconia Toughened Alumina [ZTA]
Particulars
Units
ZTA
Physical
ZrO2.Al2O3
ZrO2.SiO2
SiO2
Density
gm / cc
4.02
3.63
2.2
Porosity
%
Nil
18%
Colour
White
Light Grey
White / Translucent
Mechanical
Flexural Strength
Kg / Cm2
4590
-
Compressive Strength
29500
11500
Hardness (Vickers)
HV10
1650 – 1700
1100 – 1150
Thermal
Thermal Shock Resistance
Deg C
300
Thermal Conductivity
W/m Deg C
26
1.35
Co-efficient of Thermal Expansion
x 10-6 / Deg C
8.3
0.5
Maximum Use Temperature
1500
1100
Electrical
Dielectric Constant
MHz
10.6
3.8
Dielectric Strength
KV / mm
9
30
Electrical Resistivity, 25 Deg C
Ω-Cm
> 1014
> 1010