Al2O3-96 vs C-510 High-Alumina Refractory
Ceramic · grade comparison
Al2O3-96 and C-510 High-Alumina Refractory are both ceramic grades. C-510 High-Alumina Refractory is lighter (2.9 g/cm³ vs 3.72 g/cm³ for Al2O3-96) and Al2O3-96 is stiffer (300 GPa vs 100 GPa). On the shop floor, C-510 High-Alumina Refractory sits in a lower cost tier (budget, $) than Al2O3-96 (high, $$$$).
C-510 High-Alumina RefractoryChoose it when weight is the constraint, or when the part sees heat.
Al2O3-96 vs C-510 High-Alumina Refractory: 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.
Al2O3-96C-510 High-Alumina Refractory
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Shear Modulus
Bulk Modulus
Poisson's Ratio
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Elongation at Break
Compressive Strength
Flexural Strength
Shear Strength
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Hardness, Vickers
Hardness, Knoop
Hardness, Mohs
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Melting Point (Solidus)
Porosity
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Specific Heat Capacity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Min Service Temperature -200°C-328 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Resistivity
Dielectric Strength
Dielectric Constant (1 MHz)
Dissipation Factor (1 MHz)
Volume Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Polishability
Same in both: Machinability 5 / 100 · Sintering / Firing Temperature 1,600°C2,912 °F
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Typical Recycled Content
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Thermal Diffusivity
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 | Al2O3-96 | C-510 High-Alumina Refractory |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $ Budget |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Al2O3-96 vs C-510 High-Alumina Refractory — frequently asked
What is the difference between Al2O3-96 and C-510 High-Alumina Refractory?
Al2O3-96 and C-510 High-Alumina Refractory are both ceramic grades. C-510 High-Alumina Refractory is lighter (2.9 g/cm³ vs 3.72 g/cm³ for Al2O3-96) and Al2O3-96 is stiffer (300 GPa vs 100 GPa). On the shop floor, C-510 High-Alumina Refractory sits in a lower cost tier (budget, $) than Al2O3-96 (high, $$$$).
Which is cheaper, Al2O3-96 or C-510 High-Alumina Refractory?
C-510 High-Alumina Refractory is the lower-cost material: it sits in the budget tier ($) while Al2O3-96 is high ($$$$). Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
When should I choose Al2O3-96 over C-510 High-Alumina Refractory?
Pick C-510 High-Alumina Refractory when weight is the constraint, or when the part sees heat.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Al2O3-96 and C-510 High-Alumina Refractory 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.