- What is technical ceramic? What are the advantages?
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In contrast to traditional ceramics like stoneware or porcelain, technical ceramics are mostly made from artificial and sometimes high purity raw materials, leading to properties that differ distinctly from traditional ceramics and enabling them to be used in challenging environments and applications.
Technical ceramics are used in a wide range of industries, ranging from machinery and equipment, over semiconductor processing, automotive parts, and chemical and processing industries. Compared with metal and other engineering materials, their hardness, chemical and temperature resistance leads to longer part life and reduced downtime. - There is a multitude of ceramic materials, how to choose a suitable alternative?
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Nearly all ceramics have the characteristics of high hardness, excellent heat and corrosion resistance, and good electrical insulation. The choice of material can be based on the application temperature, whether there is vacuum, contact with corrosive gas/liquid, temperature gradients or possibility of thermal shock, antistatic requirements and costs. With the material properties table provided on our website, it should be possible to choose a suitable ceramic for the part. Of course, we will also gladly provide suggestions based on our production experience.
- What is the normal color of ceramics?
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Each ceramic has its distinct color; differences in color of the same type are due to the differences in purity and material composition. The color of alumina for example can be brown for lower purity grades, changing to generally lighter tones like cream, ivory or even white for high purity grades. The color of industrial ceramics is normally stable under sunlight or UV irradiation.
