3Y-TZP Zirconia vs Ce-TZP
Ceramic · grade comparison
3Y-TZP Zirconia and Ce-TZP are both ceramic grades. 3Y-TZP Zirconia is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 350 MPa (50.8 ksi) against 330 MPa (47.9 ksi) for Ce-TZP, about 6% more. 3Y-TZP Zirconia is harder — 1,250 HV against 1,030 HV for Ce-TZP — which matters for wear surfaces and threads.
3Y-TZP ZirconiaChoose it when strength drives the design, or when surface hardness matters.
3Y-TZP Zirconia vs Ce-TZP: propertiesHow to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all ceramic grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
How to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all ceramic grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Shear Modulus
Poisson's Ratio
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Flexural Strength
Shear Strength
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Hardness, Vickers
Hardness, Knoop
Hardness, Mohs
Same in both: Bulk Modulus 175 GPa25.4 Msi · Compressive Strength 2,000 MPa290 ksi
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Melting Point (Solidus)
Refractive Index
Porosity
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 2.5 W/m·K1.4 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 450 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 10.5 µm/m·K5.8 µin/in·°F · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 1,000°C1,832 °F · Min Service Temperature -200°C-328 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Resistivity
Dielectric Constant (1 MHz)
Volume Resistivity
Same in both: Dielectric Strength 12 kV/mm305 V/mil · Dissipation Factor (1 MHz) 0.002
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Corrosion Resistance 92 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Polishability
Sintering / Firing Temperature
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Same in both: Typical Recycled Content 0%
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Same in both: Thermal Diffusivity 0.9 mm²/s · Thermal Shock Resistance Index 0
Strength versus weight
Yield strength against density for every ceramic grade in the FabDigit library; the compared grades are highlighted. Up and left is stronger for its weight.
Manufacturing and finishing
| Capability | 3Y-TZP Zirconia | Ce-TZP |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
3Y-TZP Zirconia vs Ce-TZP — frequently asked
Is 3Y-TZP Zirconia stronger than Ce-TZP?
Yes. 3Y-TZP Zirconia has a typical tensile strength of 350 MPa (50.8 ksi) against 330 MPa (47.9 ksi) for Ce-TZP — about 6% more.
Which is cheaper, 3Y-TZP Zirconia or Ce-TZP?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
When should I choose 3Y-TZP Zirconia over Ce-TZP?
Pick 3Y-TZP Zirconia when strength drives the design, or when surface hardness matters.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 3Y-TZP Zirconia and Ce-TZP side by side — material, machining time, tolerance and finish in one quote. Certified material data ships with the order on request.
Typical handbook values for the conditions named above, normalised for comparison. Hardness on non-Brinell scales is converted approximately for charting only. Request certified data with your order for design-critical properties.