Silicon Nitride Balls

Silicon nitride balls are ceramic balls that are suitable for applications where high loads, high speeds and extreme temperatures are factors. Long life and the need for no lubrication makes this material very suitable for many applications. Silicon Nitride is anti-magnetic and resistant to corrosion by most substances.

 

Compressive Strength 341,300 psi
Maximum Useful Temperature 2552 °F
Thermal Conductivity .07 Cal/sec cm °C
Thermal Expansion 1.78 x  10 to the -6th power /°F
Electrical Resistivity >10 to the 6th power Ohm/cm (@500°C), 10 to the 5th power Ohm/cm (@ 2000°C)
Young’s Modulus of Elasticity 47 x 10 to the 6th power psi
Hardness 1500 – 2000 Vickers
Density .116 lbs/inch to the 3rd power

 

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Zirconia Balls

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