What is ZIRCONIA TOUGHENED ALUMINA TILE?
ZIRCONIA TOUGHENED ALUMINA TILE is a hard ceramic wear-protection component made from high-purity yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ / Y-TZP), used to protect equipment from abrasive and impact wear. The yttria-stabilized zirconia body gives density ≈ 6.0 g/cm³, hardness ≈ 1200 HV and exceptional fracture toughness, resisting chipping better than alumina. In mining, cement, steel, power-plant ash handling, chemical processing and lithium-battery material plants, they extend equipment life and cut maintenance.
What is ZIRCONIA TOUGHENED ALUMINA TILE used for?
They line chutes, hoppers, bunkers, mills, pulleys and conveyor transfer points where bulk solids or slurry scour metal away. Typical users are mining, cement, steel, power-plant ash handling, chemical processing and lithium-battery material plants.
What material and properties make ZIRCONIA TOUGHENED ALUMINA TILE effective?
The yttria-stabilized zirconia body gives density ≈ 6.0 g/cm³, hardness ≈ 1200 HV and exceptional fracture toughness, resisting chipping better than alumina. These properties let ZIRCONIA TOUGHENED ALUMINA TILE outlast steel and rubber in abrasive service.
Why choose ZIRCONIA TOUGHENED ALUMINA TILE over steel or rubber alternatives?
ZIRCONIA TOUGHENED ALUMINA TILE beat steel or rubber on abrasive duties: steel erodes in months and can contaminate product, while rubber gouges under lump impact. ZIRCONIA TOUGHENED ALUMINA TILE hold dimension, cut downtime and typically last 5–10× longer in mining, cement, steel, power-plant ash handling, chemical processing and lithium-battery material plants.
How do I select and specify ZIRCONIA TOUGHENED ALUMINA TILE?
Pick tile grade (92%/95%/99% alumina, ZTA or SiC) and backing (steel-stud, rubber-embedded or adhesive) to your wear mode, then send equipment drawings so FIRSTAR supplies matched tiles or panels.
Can ZIRCONIA TOUGHENED ALUMINA TILE be installed on curved surfaces?
Yes. Mosaic and hex ceramic mats conform to curved chutes, pipes and cones, while flat tiles suit hoppers and bins. FIRSTAR provides the right shape and backing for your profile.
