Process Capabilities · 05
Zirconia or alumina - it's not about which is "better," it's about which fits your application
Material Systems & Selection FrameworkHeat-dissipation / thermal conductivity needsAlumina · 10× zirconia's conductivity
Medical device applicationsZirconia · ISO 10993
Precision high-gloss visible partsZirconia · Ra 0.02μm
Cost-sensitive, sufficient volumeAlumina · ~1/2-1/3 cost
Impact resistance, fracture unacceptableZirconia · KIC 8-10 MPa·m¹/²