Magnesium Stabilized Zirconia Ceramic
Possessing the highest fracture toughness among engineering ceramics
| Material | Magnesium Stabilized Zirconia |
| Density | 5.7 g/cm³ |
| Roughness | Ra0.01um |
| Maximum size | 400*800mm |
Introduction
Magnesium Stabilized Zirconia (Mg-PSZ) is a partially stabilized zirconia ceramic formed by adding magnesium oxide (MgO) as a stabilizer to zirconia (ZrO₂). Its core mechanism is to achieve phase change toughening effect by regulating the crystal phase change behavior of zirconia through MgO doping. At room temperature, the material is mainly cubic phase (c-ZrO₂), while retaining some metastable tetragonal phase (t-ZrO₂); when subjected to external force or crack extension, the tetragonal phase transforms to the monoclinic phase (m-ZrO₂), accompanied by volume expansion (3-5%), which can compress the crack tip and absorb energy, significantly improving the fracture toughness, hardness and strength of the material.
Magnesium Stabilized Zirconia Advantages
✅ Non-toxic
✅ High hardness (HV1100)
✅ Low thermal conductivity (3 W/m·K)
✅High strength (flexural strength 500Mpa)
✅ High fracture toughness (6-7MPa·m¹/²)
✅ Stability under drastic temperature changes
✅ Resistant to chemical corrosion
✅ High temperature resistance (short-term maximum tolerance of 1600C°)
Application
✅ Mechanical seals
✅ Bearings, valves
✅ Aerospace components
✅High temperature linings
✅ Surgical instruments and medical implants
✅ Oxygen sensors
✅ High frequency electronic substrates
Material Properties
| Property | Unit | Magnesium Stabilized Zirconia |
| Density | g/cm³ | 5.7 |
| Vickers Hardness | HV | 1100 |
| Flexural Strength | MPa | 250 |
| Compressive Strength | MPa | 2000 |
| Fracture Toughness | MPa·m¹/² | 6 |
| Bulk Modulus | GPa | 270 |
| Poisson’s Ratio | 0.27 | |
| Young’s Modulus | GPa | 210 |
| Thermal Conductivity | W/(m·K) | 3 |
| Maximum Operating Temperature | °C | 2100 |
| Specific Heat | J/(kg·K) | 0.45 |
| Heat Shock Resistance Temp | ΔT°C | 300 |
| Linear Expansion Coefficient | 10^-6/°C | 10.5 |
| Dielectric Constant, 1 MHz | 28 | |
| Dielectric Strength | V/m | 13×10⁵ |
| Volume Resistivity @ 25°C | Ω·cm | >10¹⁴ |
Magnesium Stabilized Zirconia Manufacturer
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FAQ
Magnesium-Stabilized Zirconia is a type of zirconia ceramic stabilized with magnesium oxide (MgO). It offers high toughness, wear resistance, and thermal stability, making it suitable for mechanical components, cutting tools, and high-temperature applications.
Yes, including grooves, steps, holes, thin walls, cylinders, and pipes.
Standard parts: 7–15 days; complex parts: 15–30 days.
Mg-PSZ:
Stabilized with MgO
Better high-temperature stability
Excellent wear resistance
Good thermal shock resistance
Y-TZP:
Stabilized with Y₂O₃
Higher strength and toughness
More suitable for high-stress precision parts
May show low-temperature aging in humid environments
Y-TZP = stronger and tougher
Mg-PSZ = more stable at high temperatures and better for wear applications
For detailed information, please click the link (Yttria-Stabilized Zirconia vs. Magnesia-Stabilized Zirconia).