The properties and the processing of ceramics are largely affected by their grain sizes and shapes and characteristics such as density hardness mechanical strength and optical properties strongly correlate with the microstructure of the sintered piece.
Compressive strength of ceramic s.
4 2 generally resistance to compression is the measure of the greatest strength of a monolithic advanced ceramic.
Material specific gravity sg coefficient of linear expansion α m m k maximum safe operating temperature o c.
Ideally ceramics should be compressively stressed in use although engineering applications may frequently introduce tensile stresses in the component.
For full table with tesnsile strength compressive strength flexural strength and modulus of elasticity rotate the screen.
The tensile strength of ceramics and glasses is low because the existing flaws internal or surface cracks act as stress concentrators.
Alumina for example has a tensile strength of 20 000 psi 1138 mpa while the compressive strength is 350 000 psi 2400 mpa.
Properties of some common ceramics.
They provide high wear heat and corrosion resistance as well as high tensile strength volume resistivity dielectric strength and modulus of elasticity.
Ceramic materials offer a number of benefits in a variety of applications.
Usually ceramic strength is tested using a four point bend test.