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Zirconia Ceramic MgPSZ (magnesia partially stabilized zirconia)

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Zirconia Ceramic MgPSZ
Chemical composition: magnesia (MgO) partially stabilized zirconia (ZrO2)
Property Value in metric unit Value in US unit
Density 5.6 *10³ kg/m³ 349.6 lb/ft³
Modulus of elasticity 350 GPa 50800 ksi
Flexural strength 545 MPa 79000 psi
Compressive strength 1700 MPa 246500 psi
Fracture toughness 6 MPa*m½ 6 MPa*m½
Hardness 1100 HV 1100 HV
Thermal expansion (20 ºC) 10*10-6 ºCˉ¹ 5.6*10-6 in/(in* ºF)
Thermal conductivity 2.5 W/(m*K) 17.3 BTU*in/(hr*ft²*ºF)
Specific heat capacity 400 J/(kg*K) 0.1 BTU/(lb*ºF)
Max. working temperature 1000 ºC 1830 ºF
Dielectric strength (AC) 6 KV/mm 150 V/mil

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