Technical Porcelain (C110) C110-UG
Grade · default condition
C110-UG = c110 unglazed
Standard low-cost vitrified porcelain for insulating bodies, fuse carriers and terminal blocks where surface glaze is not required.
Values for the C110-UG condition
Other Technical Porcelain (C110) tempers and conditions
Technical Porcelain (C110) is listed in 3 conditions; see the grade overview at Technical Porcelain (C110).
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| Condition · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness | Conductivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C110-UGDefaultThis page C110 unglazed | Standard low-cost vitrified porcelain for insulating bodies, fuse carriers and terminal blocks where surface glaze is not required. | — | 28 | — | 600 HV | 2 W/m·K |
Aluminous porcelain | Use when mechanical load or thermal shock exceeds quartz porcelain capability, e.g. HV line insulators and switchgear parts. | — | 50 | — | 700 HV | 2 W/m·K |
High-alumina porcelain, high mechanical strength | Highest-strength porcelain family grade for heavily loaded HV insulators, cap-and-pin discs and mechanically stressed bushings. | — | 65 | — | 800 HV | 3 W/m·K |
What is Technical Porcelain (C110) C110-UG?
Technical Porcelain (C110) C110-UG is Technical Porcelain (C110) in the C110-UG grade — standard low-cost vitrified porcelain for insulating bodies, fuse carriers and terminal blocks where surface glaze is not required. Technical Porcelain (C110) C110-UG has a tensile strength of 28 MPa (4.06 ksi), weaker than 82% of ceramic grades. Elongation at break is 0% and the elastic modulus is 70 GPa (10.2 Msi). Technical Porcelain (C110) C110-UG has a density of 2.4 g/cm³ (0.0867 lb/in³), lighter than 83% of ceramic grades.
Advantages
- Low embodied carbon — 1.6 kg CO₂/kg, better than 96% of ceramic grades
- Lightweight — 2.4 g/cm³ (0.0867 lb/in³), better than 83% of ceramic grades
Limitations
- Poor heat conductor — 1.5 W/m·K (0.867 BTU/hr·ft·°F), worse than 92% of ceramic grades
- Low stiffness — 70 GPa (10.2 Msi), worse than 79% of ceramic grades
Technical Porcelain (C110) C110-UG properties
Typical room-temperature values for Technical Porcelain (C110) C110-UG; 10 are specific to this condition. Other listed values are Technical Porcelain (C110) reference data and may not represent this condition. Bars are the position among ceramic grades.
Physical3
Technical Porcelain (C110) C110-UG has a density of 2.4 g/cm³ (0.0867 lb/in³), lighter than 83% of ceramic grades.
Mechanical13
Technical Porcelain (C110) C110-UG has a tensile strength of 28 MPa (4.06 ksi), weaker than 82% of ceramic grades. Elongation at break is 0% and the elastic modulus is 70 GPa (10.2 Msi).
Thermal5
Technical Porcelain (C110) C110-UG is rated for continuous service to 900°C (1,652 °F). It conducts heat at 1.5 W/m·K (0.867 BTU/hr·ft·°F), worse than 92% of ceramic grades. Thermal expansion is 5.5 µm/m·K (3.06 µin/in·°F).
Electrical5
Technical Porcelain (C110) C110-UG is an electrical insulator with a dielectric strength of 17 kV/mm (431.8 V/mil) and a resistivity of 1×10¹² Ω·m.
Chemical & Environmental2
Corrosion resistance is excellent (85/100), better than 69% of ceramic grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of Technical Porcelain (C110) C110-UG takes about 22 MJ of energy and emits 1.6 kg of CO₂ — less than 96% of ceramic grades. Typical recycled content is 5%.
Manufacturability3
Technical Porcelain (C110) C110-UG's machinability is not recommended (5/100, worse than 59% of ceramic grades).
Common Calculations4
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Confirm any required mill or lot documentation when quoting.
Working with Technical Porcelain (C110) C110-UG
Is Technical Porcelain (C110) easy to machine?
Machine in the green or bisque state (turning, drilling, milling with carbide) and allow ~10–14 % firing shrinkage; fired parts need diamond grinding, lapping or laser/ultrasonic drilling.
Can Technical Porcelain (C110) be welded?
Not weldable — join by glass frit sealing, glaze bonding, ceramic-to-metal cementing (sulphur/Portland cement in insulator caps) or metallized brazing.
Can Technical Porcelain (C110) be formed, bent or molded?
Formed by slip casting, extrusion of plastic body, jiggering or dry/isostatic pressing of spray-dried granulate, then single-fire at ~1200–1350 °C in tunnel kilns.
What surface finishes work on Technical Porcelain (C110)?
Silicate glaze (brown/grey/white) sprayed or dipped before firing gives a compressive, self-cleaning surface; unglazed faces are ground flat and edges chamfered to avoid chipping.
Technical Porcelain (C110) chemical composition (wt %)
Limits by weight percent from the governing specification, written the way the spec states them — a single maximum for impurities, a range for alloying elements, and the base element as balance. Nominal is the typical mid-range value.
| Element | Spec limit (wt %) | Nominal |
|---|---|---|
| SiO2quartz + glassy phase | 60 – 72 | 67 |
| Al2O3from clay/kaolin; mullite after firing | 20 – 30 | 25 |
| K2Ofeldspar flux | 1.5 – 5 | 3 |
| Na2Ofeldspar flux | 0.3 – 2 | 1 |
| CaO | 0.1 – 1.5 | 0.6 |
| MgO | 0.1 – 1 | 0.4 |
| Fe2O3colouring impurity | 0.1 – 1.2 | 0.5 |
| TiO2 | 0 – 0.5 | 0.2 |
Technical Porcelain (C110) C110-UG — frequently asked
What is Technical Porcelain (C110) C110-UG used for?
Technical Porcelain (C110) C110-UG is typically used for high-voltage line insulators, spark plug insulators, electrical bushings and chemical process ware. In short: lowest-cost technical ceramic; standard HV insulator body; weather-resistant glazed surface.
What is the tensile strength of Technical Porcelain (C110) C110-UG?
Technical Porcelain (C110) C110-UG has a typical tensile strength of 28 MPa (4.06 ksi) — weaker than 82% of ceramic grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 3 listed tempers.
Is Technical Porcelain (C110) C110-UG easy to machine?
Not especially — machinability is rated not recommended (5/100, worse than 59% of ceramic grades). Machine in the green or bisque state (turning, drilling, milling with carbide) and allow ~10–14 % firing shrinkage; fired parts need diamond grinding, lapping or laser/ultrasonic drilling.
Can Technical Porcelain (C110) C110-UG be welded?
Not weldable — join by glass frit sealing, glaze bonding, ceramic-to-metal cementing (sulphur/Portland cement in insulator caps) or metallized brazing.
What surface finishes work on Technical Porcelain (C110) C110-UG?
Silicate glaze (brown/grey/white) sprayed or dipped before firing gives a compressive, self-cleaning surface; unglazed faces are ground flat and edges chamfered to avoid chipping.
Can Technical Porcelain (C110) C110-UG be formed, bent or molded?
Formed by slip casting, extrusion of plastic body, jiggering or dry/isostatic pressing of spray-dried granulate, then single-fire at ~1200–1350 °C in tunnel kilns.
What is the maximum service temperature of Technical Porcelain (C110) C110-UG?
Technical Porcelain (C110) C110-UG is rated for continuous use to about 900°C (1,652 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
Sources
- IEC 60672-3 Ceramic and glass insulating materials — Part 3: Specifications for individual materials (Group C 110) — IEC (1997)
- ASM Engineered Materials Handbook Vol. 4: Ceramics and Glasses — ASM International (1991)
- Technical porcelain (C110/C120/C130) material data — Ceramic component producers (e.g. Ensinger/CeramTec class data) (2022)
Property data is compiled from published supplier and standards handbooks and normalised for comparison. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.