Zirconium Oxide

Precision

Gaging

Products

THE APPLICATIONS:

Precision gaging of manufactured products

. ZIRCONIA'S WINNING ATTRIBUTES:
	Thermal expansion coefficient close to steel
	Electrical insulator
	Resists corrosion
	Smooth, low friction surfaces
	Long term dimensional stability
	Hard, wear resistant surface
	Strong and tough, resists breakage

APPLICATION HIGHLIGHTS:

Some applications require the use of gaging products other than the commonly found steels and tungsten carbide. Zirconium oxide often fits the bill. The high expansion coefficient approximating many steels makes it useful when gaging steel products; it can be used over a wider temperature range before resulting in an out of tolerance condition. Long life is assured by the high hardness and mechanical toughness of ZrO₂. The non-galling nature and high polish achievable on both YTZP and Mg TTZ make them desirable candidates especially when gauging soft metals. They can be easily cleaned when necessary with chemical cleaners to preserve their gaging accuracy. The low friction coefficient against most materials assures a good "feel" when hand gaging products.

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