Alumina Ceramic 95-99.8%

Alumina (Al2O3) is a highly durable technical ceramic known for its exceptional mechanical and electrical properties, making it ideal for various industrial applications. It offers high hardness, wear resistance, corrosion resistance, and bio-inertness, with excellent thermal conductivity and high-temperature stability, allowing it to withstand temperatures up to 2050°C. Alumina’s versatility includes applications in thermocouple protection, wear-resistant components, and electrical insulation. Its purity varies from 90% to over 99.8%, with higher purity versions being widely used in semiconductors and healthcare.

Alumina Advantages

Excellent biocompatibility
Strong electrical insulation properties
High chemical corrosion resistance.
Superior high-temperature stability and thermal shock resistance
Mohs hardness up to 9, with high hardness and mechanical strength
Capable of withstanding large mechanical loads
Low thermal expansion coefficient and specific thermal conductivity rates
Excellent thermal conductivity and antioxidant performance
Wear and abrasion resistant
Transparent to microwave radio frequencies
High compressive and dielectric strength

Alumina Applications

Equipment lining
High voltage insulator
Artificial joints, dental implants
Igniter insulator
Valve seals, chemical pumps
High-temperature support structures
Laser optical components
Sealing rings in mechanical equipment
Electronic components & substrates
High-temperature electrical insulators
High voltage insulators
Laser tubes
Machine components
Mechanical seals
Precision shafts and axles in high wear environments
Roller and ball bearings
Seal rings
Semiconductor parts
Shot blast nozzles
Thermocouple tubes
Tap plates
Valve seats
Wear components

99.8%Alumina Material Properties

Mechanical properties	Unit	Alumina
Density	g/cm³	3.93
Vickers hardness	GPa	25
Flexural strength	MPa	314
Compressive strength	MPa	2556
Water Absorption Rate	%	——
Alumina content	%	99.8
Young’s Modulus	GPa	358

Thermal Performance	Unit	Alumina
Thermal Conductivity	W/mK	34-39
Thermal shock resistance strength	J/m²·K	2700
Maximum operating temperature	°C	1765

Electrical Characteristics	Unit	Alumina
Dielectric constant	1 MHz	9.85
Dielectric strength	kV/mm	23.6
Volume resistivity	Ω·cm	> 10^14

Note: This value is for reference only and may vary slightly depending on the batch conditions.

Machining Alumina

Alumina is available in various purities, typically ranging from 90% to 99.9%, with Jundro Ceramics specializing in 99.8% purity material.
The material can be processed through several methods, including injection molding, die pressing, isostatic pressing, slip casting, and extrusionFurthermore, alumina can be effectively joined to metals or other ceramics using metalizing and brazing processes.

At Jundro Ceramics, we specialize in high-precision, complex machining. With our extensive in-house capabilities, including 4th and 5th axis machining centers, drilling, grinding, milling, polishing, sawing, tapping, threading, and turning, we ensure the highest quality alumina components that meet strict specifications.

Alumina Production Process

Alumina Prototype Customization Case

We specialize in precision machining of Macor with complex shapes, and are able to achieve high-precision machining to meet the needs of various complex designs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alumina (Aluminum Oxide) and what are its key properties?

Alumina (Al2O3) is a highly durable technical ceramic with exceptional mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties. It boasts high hardness (Mohs hardness up to 9), wear resistance, chemical corrosion resistance, and excellent high-temperature stability, with a melting point exceeding 2050°C. Alumina is also electrically insulating, biocompatible, and offers low thermal expansion, making it suitable for applications in industries such as electronics, aerospace, and medical devices.

What are the primary industrial applications of Alumina?

Alumina is widely used across various industries due to its versatile properties. Key applications include electronic packaging substrates, microwave windows, high-voltage insulators, valve seals, chemical pumps, semiconductor components, thermocouple tubes, high-temperature structural supports, wear-resistant components, and medical implants such as artificial joints and dental crowns.

How is Alumina produced and processed?

Alumina is produced through different forming techniques, including injection molding, die pressing, isostatic pressing, slip casting, and extrusion. Following sintering, it is primarily machined using diamond grinding methods due to its hardness. Specialized techniques such as green and biscuit state machining allow for more complex geometries prior to sintering, while fully sintered alumina requires diamond-coated tools for precise final machining.

What are the different purity grades of Alumina and their respective uses?

Alumina is available in various purities, typically ranging from 90% to 99.9%. The highest-purity alumina (above 99.8%) is used in high-performance applications such as semiconductor devices, medical implants, and optical components. Lower-purity alumina (90-97%) is commonly used in industrial applications where wear resistance, electrical insulation, and corrosion resistance are required but not to the extreme precision of high-purity grades.

How is Alumina bonded to metals or other ceramics?

Alumina can be joined to metals or other ceramics using advanced techniques such as brazing, metalizing, or diffusion bonding. These methods allow for strong, reliable bonds that maintain the material’s integrity, particularly in high-temperature, high-stress environments such as in aerospace, electronics, and chemical processing equipment.

What are the machining challenges associated with Alumina and how are they addressed?

Alumina’s high hardness and toughness present challenges during machining. In its green or biscuit state, alumina is relatively easy to machine into complex shapes, but it undergoes approximately 20% shrinkage during sintering, making tight tolerances difficult to achieve. After sintering, precise machining requires the use of diamond-coated tools or grinding wheels to achieve tight tolerances, which can be a time-consuming and costly process due to the material’s inherent hardness.

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