Difference between ziconium and zirconia fasteners

Posted on February 8, 2017 by dean

Q: What is the difference between Zirconia and Zirconium?

A:   Zirconia is a ceramic made from ZrO2 and Zirconium (Zr) is a refractory metal element found on the periodic table. So while Zirconia is made from Zirconium they are VERY different.

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