Zirconia is a material that can handle extremely high temperatures.
Different processes, like sintering and stabilization, happen at various temperatures.
The key temperatures for zirconia include the transformation from monoclinic to polytetragonal structure at 1,100°C to 1,200°C.
Another important temperature is the optimal sintering temperature for yttria partially-stabilized zirconia, which is around 1550°C.
5 Key Temperatures You Should Know
1. Transformation Temperature: 1,100°C to 1,200°C
At temperatures between 1,100°C and 1,200°C, zirconia changes from a monoclinic to a polytetragonal structure.
This transformation increases the material's density, strength, and translucency.
2. Sintering Temperature for Yttria Partially-Stabilized Zirconia: 1550°C
The sintering process for yttria partially-stabilized zirconia (YSZ) typically occurs at around 1550°C.
This temperature is crucial for maintaining the material's properties.
3. High-Temperature Durability: Up to 15,000°C
Zirconia can maintain high durability even at temperatures as high as those found in a hot blast furnace, which can exceed 15,000°C.
This makes zirconia an excellent material for applications in metallurgy and glassmaking.
4. Sintering Process and Temperature
During sintering, zirconia undergoes a transformation from a monoclinic crystalline structure to a polytetragonal state.
This transformation increases the particle density, strength, and translucency of the material.
5. Heating Elements for Zirconia Sintering
Specialized heating elements, like those made by Kejia Furnace, are designed for zirconia sintering.
These elements can reach temperatures up to 1800°C and are optimized for sintering full zirconia.
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