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Q: Why does Zirconia cost more than Alumina? A: 1.) Raw material cost. Alumina is far more abundant, whereas Yttrium oxide which is a stabilizer for Zirconia ceramic, is a rare earth element. 2.) Shaping costs. Due to its higher density it takes approximately 10x longer to grind down … Continue reading
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Q: Polyimide / Vespel fasteners and their high temperature capabilities A: This client is developing a new oven application and was interested in Polyimide fasteners and their high temperature capabilities. In particular they needed:
So you’ve heard the term, but what is it? Technically, it is a method in which an alloy’s structural matrix is altered on an atomic level by using temperature change to enhance the material’s mechanical properties – increasing the yield and tensile strength. Simply, it is a way to further strengthen a material. It is … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Tagged 17-4PH, age hardened, age hardening, Alloy 500, Alloy 718, I718, Inconel, Inconel 718, Inconel718, K500, M500, Monel, Monel 500, Monel500, Precipitation hardened, precipitation hardening, solution hardened, solution hardening, solutionizing, Tensile Strength, Yield Strength Leave a comment