Ceramics

Archie
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Ceramics

Post by Archie » 20 Dec 2020 18:30

For gliding points, as well as for some ball bearings, different kinds of ceramic (and similar) materials are used: Zirconium Oxide (ZrO2), Silicon Nitride (Si3N4), Silicon Carbide (SiC), Synthetic Ruby (Al2O3:Cr), Aluminium Oxide (Al2O3) etc.

Some in-depth information about particular material properties could be found on manufacturer's web pages:
https://www.ceramtec.com/ceramic-materials/
https://www.lily-bearing.com/ceramic-be ... mic-balls/
https://www.lily-bearing.com/ceramic-be ... roperties/