Among numerous high-performance materials, zirconia ceramic plates are increasingly becoming the “star materials” in high-end fields such as industry, healthcare, and consumer electronics due to their nearly perfect characteristics. It is not only a simple replacement for materials, but also a comprehensive upgrade in performance. So, what are the specific advantages of zirconia ceramic plates? What practical problems can it solve for us?
Ultimate wear resistance and long lifespan – solving the pain points of equipment wear and frequent replacement
Advantages reflected:
The wear resistance of zirconia ceramics far exceeds that of metals and most engineering plastics, with a Vickers hardness of up to 12-13 GPa, close to sapphire. This means that it hardly wears out when in contact with most substances.
What problems have been solved?
In the industrial field, as bearings, shaft sleeves, sealing rings, cutting tools, etc., their service life is several times to tens of times longer than traditional metal materials under high-speed and high load conditions, greatly reducing equipment downtime replacement frequency and maintenance costs.
Consumer Electronics: Used as a smartphone back panel or smartwatch case, it can effectively resist scratches such as keys and gravel in daily use, and maintain a “new machine” like appearance texture for a long time.
Daily necessities: As a blade, its sharpness remains extremely long, far exceeding ordinary metal cutting tools.
Extraordinary Strength and Resilience – Solving the Problem of Brittle and Fragile Materials
Advantages reflected:
This is one of the most striking features of zirconia ceramics. It uses the mechanism of “phase transformation toughening” to transform its internal crystal phase, absorb energy, and generate microcracks when subjected to external impact, thereby preventing crack propagation. Its bending strength can reach 800-1500 MPa, and its fracture toughness is 2-5 times that of ordinary ceramics.
What problems have been solved?
Say goodbye to the impression of being “fragile”: solves the fatal weakness of traditional ceramics (such as alumina) being “fragile”, can withstand certain impacts, bending, and pressure, and is suitable for scenarios with extremely high reliability requirements.
Structural component application: capable of handling structural components such as phone frames and wearable device casings that require both lightweight and sturdy design, providing reliable protection.
Improved security performance: less prone to catastrophic fragmentation in extreme environments, resulting in higher security.
Low density and lightweight texture – solving the contradiction between bulky and portable products
Advantages reflected:
The density of zirconia ceramics is about 6.0 g/cm ³, which is higher than that of aluminum alloy (about 2.7 g/cm ³), but much lower than that of stainless steel (about 7.9 g/cm ³). Under the same volume and strength requirements, lightweight can be achieved through sophisticated structural design.
What problems have been solved?
Consumer Electronics: Provides an excellent choice for smartphones and watches that pursue high-end feel, with a “warm and jade like” touch and just the right amount of weight, significantly improving product quality and user experience.
Sports and Medical: Used for manufacturing lightweight dental implants, orthopedic implants, or high-end watch cases, reducing the burden on wearers and improving comfort.
Biocompatibility and skin friendliness – addressing allergies and rejection reactions
Advantages reflected:
Zirconia ceramics are inert materials, non-toxic, non-magnetic, non irritating to human tissues, and have no allergic reactions. They have been certified by international authoritative organizations as safe and reliable biomaterials.
What problems have been solved?
In the medical field, it is widely used in dentistry (all ceramic teeth, implants) and orthopedics (artificial joints, bone substitute materials), and its perfect compatibility with the human body avoids ion precipitation and allergy problems that may be caused by metal implants.
Consumer field: For consumers who are allergic to metals, zirconia ceramic made phone backplates, watch cases, and jewelry are perfect alternatives, skin friendly, comfortable, and safe.
Excellent thermal stability and low thermal conductivity – solving high temperature deformation and hot hand problems
Advantages reflected:
Zirconia ceramics have a melting point of over 2700 ℃ and a thermal expansion coefficient close to that of metals, allowing them to maintain dimensional stability and prevent deformation in high temperature environments. Meanwhile, its thermal conductivity is low, making it an excellent insulation material.
What problems have been solved?
In the industrial field, it is used for high-temperature furnace linings, engine components, thermal barrier coatings, etc., and can work stably in environments of thousands of degrees.
Consumer field: As a mobile phone back panel, its low thermal conductivity makes it feel much cooler than the metal body during wireless charging or high load operation, avoiding the embarrassment of “hot hands”.
Excellent chemical stability and corrosion resistance – solving acid-base corrosion and oxidation rust
Advantages reflected:
Zirconia has strong resistance to most acids, bases, salts, and molten metals and does not react with them. It will not rust or oxidize like metal.
What problems have been solved?
Chemical and Semiconductor: Used for manufacturing corrosion-resistant pumps, valves, reactor liners, and as key components in semiconductor manufacturing, it will not be corroded by strong acid and alkali environments.
Daily use: Not afraid of the erosion of sweat, cosmetics, and cleaning agents, it can be as smooth as new even after long-term use, and is easy to clean and disinfect.
Charming appearance and processability – solving the needs of aesthetics and personalization
Advantages reflected:
Zirconia ceramics have a warm color and a texture like jade. They can be achieved in various colors such as pure black and pink by adding coloring agents. Meanwhile, with the help of modern precision machining techniques such as CNC, grinding, and polishing, parts with complex shapes, precise dimensions, and extremely high surface smoothness can be produced.
What problems have been solved?
Aesthetic value: Provides designers with a new source of inspiration, and its unique luster and touch endow the product with a high-end and luxurious style.
Customization requirements: able to meet the demanding requirements of different industries for product shape, color, and accuracy, achieving the unity of functionality and aesthetics.
Zirconia ceramic board is not a single advantageous material, but an all-around player with extremely high comprehensive performance. It systematically solves many pain points of traditional metals, plastics, and ordinary ceramics in terms of wear resistance, impact resistance, biosafety, and corrosion resistance through its unique physical and chemical properties. With the continuous progress of manufacturing technology and cost optimization, zirconia ceramic plates will surely shine in a wider range of fields, contributing important forces to the development of technology and the improvement of quality of life.
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