General Properties and Applications of Partially Stabilized Zirconia
23 March 2023
Manufacturers take advantage of various materials so they can produce quality parts and products. One reason why they should only utilise the right materials is to ensure they do not end up wasting resources. They must also maximise the right materials to prevent parts and products from going back to their facilities due to their inferior properties.
Fortunately, most materials today already possess properties that can be beneficial to many manufacturers and their partnering industries. One of the manufacturers typically process today is ceramics. Ceramics are often made from inorganic, non-metallic materials that are best known for their corrosion resistance, heat resistance, and robust properties.
One type of ceramics that manufacturers and industries can use today is Partially Stabilized Zirconia (PSZ). It has properties that make it a solid choice for many industries right now.
Properties of Partially Stabilized Zirconia
PSZ is a type of monolithic ceramic known for its many solid properties for various industries. It is also considered to be more expansive than oxide ceramics like alumina.
One of the properties of PSZ is it has extremely high fracture toughness. The fracture toughness of a material tells its resistance to the propagation of flaws under stress. It basically tells how a material can resist fracture if a crack is already present. PSZ’s high fracture toughness means that even if it already contains a crack, it can still resist further fracture. It also tends to be less brittle and can hold a sharp edge.
Another property of PSZ is it has high thermal expansion. Thermal expansion is the tendency of a material to alter its area, density, shape, and volume in direct response to a temperature change. The high thermal expansion of PSZ allows it to change the said elements effectively, making it easier to join metals. PSZ also has high flexural strength. Flexural strength can determine the material’s resistance to breaking under pressure. PSZ’s commendable flexural strength makes the material less brittle compared to other ceramics.
Other properties of PSZ include excellent corrosion resistance, notable wear resistance, high strength, and commendable toughness.
Partially Stabilized Zirconia Applications
All the properties of PSZ make this material popular in a wide range of industries today. Some industries that maximise PSZ are medical, electronics, chemical, and construction. PSZ can also be used in metal forming, oil, and gas industries.
PSZ can be used by the medical industry to generate dental implants. The electronics industry, alternatively, uses PSZ to produce valve components, pump parts, and other related elements. Even knives and guides can be generated out of PSZ. PSZ can likewise be used to create hot engine components, friction-stressed roller bearings, gas and oil industry seals, ceramic bush linings, and others. Ultimately, parts that need to process abrasive solutions and slurries can also be produced out of this ceramic material.
If you want to get your hands on PSZ parts and products, you can contact us at Amon Engineering. We specialise in machining Advanced and PSZ ceramic material to customers’ specifications and requirements. From one-off to medium production runs, our factory workshop is well-equipped to service the demanding needs of the engineering market and can handle all types of tooling from simple washers to the most complicated components.
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