The corner-linked crystal structure of NZP materials allows near-zero or tailorable thermal expansion along all crystallographic directions in the NZP structure. This type of isotropic expansion is a key feature to NZP ceramics. Features: - Low and tailorable thermal expansion
- Exceptional thermal shock resistance
- High melting temperature
- Excellent high temperature stability
- Low thermal conductivity
- Strength retention to high temperature
- Excellent machinability
- Processing amenability
Applications: - Optical benches
- Semiconductor wafer fixtures
- Furnace support structures
- Fixtures for high-tolerance brazing
- Furnace baffles
- Thermal insulation for diesel engine exhaust parts
Parent Compositions: Alkali (NaZr2P3O12) or Alkaline Earth Zirconium Phosphate (e.g.,BaZr4P6O24 or CaZr4P6O24). Enormous flexibility towards ionic substitutions permits tailorable thermo-physical properties. Crystal Structure: Hexagonal R3c Space Group, or Monoclinic Information provided by SMAHT Ceramics. |