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BaTiO3 vs BeO Ceramic

Ceramic · grade comparison

BaTiO3 and BeO Ceramic are both ceramic grades. BeO Ceramic is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 140 MPa (20.3 ksi) against 45 MPa (6.53 ksi) for BaTiO3, about 3.1 times as much. BeO Ceramic is harder — 1,200 HV against 550 HV for BaTiO3 — which matters for wear surfaces and threads. BeO Ceramic is lighter (2.87 g/cm³ vs 5.9 g/cm³ for BaTiO3) and BeO Ceramic is stiffer (345 GPa vs 110 GPa).

BeO CeramicChoose it when strength drives the design, or when surface hardness matters.

BaTiO3 vs BeO Ceramic: properties

BaTiO3BeO Ceramic

Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Elastic (Young's) Modulus

110 GPa16 Msi
345 GPa50 Msi

Shear Modulus

43 GPa6.2 Msi
137 GPa19.9 Msi

Bulk Modulus

100 GPa14.5 Msi
240 GPa34.8 Msi

Poisson's Ratio

0.3
0.26

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

45 MPa6.5 ksi
140 MPa20.3 ksi

Elongation at Break

0.05%
—

Compressive Strength

550 MPa79.8 ksi
1,550 MPa225 ksi

Flexural Strength

120 MPa17.4 ksi
235 MPa34.1 ksi

Fracture Toughness (K_IC)

1 MPa·√m0.91 ksi·√in
3.5 MPa·√m3.2 ksi·√in

Hardness, Vickers

550 HV
1,200 HV

Hardness, Mohs

5.5
9

Hardness, Knoop

—
1,200 HK

Physical

Density and transition temperatures.

Density

5.9 g/cm³0.21 lb/in³
2.87 g/cm³0.1 lb/in³

Melting Point (Solidus)

1,625°C2,957 °F
2,530°C4,586 °F

Refractive Index

2.4
1.72

Porosity

2%
0.5%

Thermal

How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.

Thermal Conductivity

3 W/m·K1.7 BTU/hr·ft·°F
285 W/m·K165 BTU/hr·ft·°F

Specific Heat Capacity

460 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F
1,030 J/kg·K0.25 BTU/lb·°F

Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)

9 µm/m·K5 µin/in·°F
7 µm/m·K3.9 µin/in·°F

Max Service Temperature (continuous)

1,000°C1,832 °F
1,800°C3,272 °F

Min Service Temperature

-55°C-67 °F
-269°C-452 °F

Electrical

Conductivity and insulation.

Electrical Resistivity

1×10¹⁰ Ω·m3.94×10¹⁷ µΩ·in
1×10¹³ Ω·m3.94×10²⁰ µΩ·in

Dielectric Strength

5 kV/mm127 V/mil
12 kV/mm305 V/mil

Dielectric Constant (1 MHz)

1,700
6.7

Dissipation Factor (1 MHz)

0.015
4×10⁻⁴

Volume Resistivity

1×10¹² Ω·cm
1×10¹⁵ Ω·cm

Chemical & Environmental

Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).

Corrosion Resistance

72 / 100
85 / 100

Manufacturability

FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.

Machinability

8 / 100
5 / 100

Polishability

78 / 100
70 / 100

Sintering / Firing Temperature

1,330°C2,426 °F
1,650°C3,002 °F

Sustainability

Primary-production footprint per kilogram.

Embodied Energy (primary production)

60 MJ/kg25,795 BTU/lb
300 MJ/kg128,977 BTU/lb

Embodied Carbon (primary production)

5 kg CO₂/kg
22 kg CO₂/kg

Embodied Water

120 L/kg14.4 gal/lb
400 L/kg47.9 gal/lb

Typical Recycled Content

0%
5%

Common Calculations

Ratios derived from the values above.

Specific Strength (UTS / density)

8 kN·m/kg
49 kN·m/kg

Specific Stiffness (E / density)

18.6 MN·m/kg
120.2 MN·m/kg

Thermal Diffusivity

1.1 mm²/s
96.4 mm²/s

Thermal Shock Resistance Index

0
17

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.

501002005001,000234567Density (g/cm³)Yield strength (MPa) — log scale

Manufacturing and finishing

CapabilityBaTiO3BeO Ceramic
Default condition——
Relative cost$$$$ High$$$$ High
Min. machined wall——
Best machined surface——

BaTiO3 vs BeO Ceramic — frequently asked

Is BeO Ceramic stronger than BaTiO3?

Yes. BeO Ceramic has a typical tensile strength of 140 MPa (20.3 ksi) against 45 MPa (6.53 ksi) for BaTiO3 — about 3.1 times as much.

Which is cheaper, BaTiO3 or BeO Ceramic?

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 BaTiO3 over BeO Ceramic?

Pick BeO Ceramic when strength drives the design, or when surface hardness matters.

Ready to make it?

Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in BaTiO3 and BeO Ceramic 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.