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RocCera Ceramic: Advantages
RocCera Tetragonal Zirconia's (RTZ) molecular structure gives it properties like those of a diamond, the hardest substance known to man. It is harder then steel, resists corrosion and has superior abrasion and wear resistance.
The following are some of the attributes:
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Stronger than steel (flexural strength: 145,000 psi)
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Harder than steel (1300 VHN w/500g. Load)
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Superior wear and abrasion resistance
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No corrosion EVER
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Competitive cost
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Superior thermal behavior
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Can withstand extreme temperatures - subzero to over 1000°C
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Thermal expansion comparable to that of steel (10.5 x10
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Very low coefficient of friction against itself and steel (<0.3) vs. 1.0 to steel
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Young’s Modulus |
220 GPa (32 x 10 |
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Flexural Strength |
980 MPa (145,000 psi |
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Fracture Toughness |
7.1 MPa √m |
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Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion |
10.5 x 10 |
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Density |
6.08 g/cc |
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Crystal Structure |
100% tetragonal |
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Hardness (550 g load) |
1300 VHN |
/°CProperties of Tetragonal Zirconia
