Electrically Conductive Ceramics for Non-Traditional Metal and Alloy Applications

STC Material solutions offers non-magnetic and electrically conductive ceramics. We are proud to provide electrically conductive ceramics for applications where a metal or alloy may not be preferred. The electrical conductivity is approximately that of Fe or Ni. While Fe and Ni are magnetic, IJ Research ceramic #1129 is not. One of the production applications we have experience with is an electrode where wear resistance, hardness and high current density are the critical parameters. Our customer has stated that #1129 works better than WC for the specific application. Other common applications include electrodes and sensors for harsh chemical, including HCl and/or HF environments.

We are able to supply the bulk ceramic machined/ground to a final shape (plate, rod, pin etc.) with very tight tolerances. We are also able to PVD sputter to provide a durable, conductive coating.

Electrically Conductive Ceramics Material Properties

• Use temperature: As high as 1,200C in a controlled atmosphere
• Hardness: 9+ on Mohs scale
• Electrical Resistivity: 10-20 micro-ohm-cm at RT 60 microhm-cm at 1,000°C
• Linear TCE: 80×10-7 /OC (RT-1,000OC)
• Thermal Conductivity: 25-100 W/m°K
• Flexural Strength: 50,000 psi at RT
• Tensile Strength: 80,000 psi at RT
• Compression Strength: 250,000-700,000 psi at RT
• Solubility in Acid: Insoluble in HCl and HF. Reacts with hot H2SO4 and HNO3
• Wear Resistance: Excellent

Note: The information above is not necessarily measured. The properties are estimates based on our understanding of the material, from available literature and our application experience. The data is intended to be useful for first, initial approximations.

Please contact STC Material Solutions using 1-714-546-8522 or info@ijresearch.plesk.tms.thomasnet.io.