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BaTiO3 vs TiO2 Ceramic

Ceramic · grade comparison

BaTiO3 and TiO2 Ceramic are both ceramic grades. TiO2 Ceramic is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 80 MPa (11.6 ksi) against 45 MPa (6.53 ksi) for BaTiO3, about 78% more. TiO2 Ceramic is harder — 950 HV against 550 HV for BaTiO3 — which matters for wear surfaces and threads. TiO2 Ceramic is lighter (4.15 g/cm³ vs 5.9 g/cm³ for BaTiO3) and TiO2 Ceramic is stiffer (250 GPa vs 110 GPa).

TiO2 CeramicChoose it when strength drives the design, or when surface hardness matters.

BaTiO3 vs TiO2 Ceramic: properties

BaTiO3TiO2 Ceramic

Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Elastic (Young's) Modulus

110 GPa16 Msi
250 GPa36.3 Msi

Shear Modulus

43 GPa6.2 Msi
95 GPa13.8 Msi

Bulk Modulus

100 GPa14.5 Msi
205 GPa29.7 Msi

Poisson's Ratio

0.3
0.27

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

45 MPa6.5 ksi
80 MPa11.6 ksi

Elongation at Break

0.05%
—

Compressive Strength

550 MPa79.8 ksi
750 MPa109 ksi

Flexural Strength

120 MPa17.4 ksi
140 MPa20.3 ksi

Fracture Toughness (K_IC)

1 MPa·√m0.91 ksi·√in
2.5 MPa·√m2.3 ksi·√in

Hardness, Vickers

550 HV
950 HV

Hardness, Mohs

5.5
6.2

Hardness, Knoop

—
880 HK

Physical

Density and transition temperatures.

Density

5.9 g/cm³0.21 lb/in³
4.15 g/cm³0.15 lb/in³

Melting Point (Solidus)

1,625°C2,957 °F
1,843°C3,349 °F

Refractive Index

2.4
2.7

Porosity

2%
1%

Thermal

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

Thermal Conductivity

3 W/m·K1.7 BTU/hr·ft·°F
7 W/m·K4 BTU/hr·ft·°F

Specific Heat Capacity

460 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F
690 J/kg·K0.16 BTU/lb·°F

Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)

9 µm/m·K5 µin/in·°F
8 µm/m·K4.4 µin/in·°F

Max Service Temperature (continuous)

1,000°C1,832 °F
1,100°C2,012 °F

Min Service Temperature

-55°C-67 °F
-200°C-328 °F

Electrical

Conductivity and insulation.

Electrical Resistivity

1×10¹⁰ Ω·m3.94×10¹⁷ µΩ·in
1×10¹¹ Ω·m3.94×10¹⁸ µΩ·in

Dielectric Strength

5 kV/mm127 V/mil
10 kV/mm254 V/mil

Dielectric Constant (1 MHz)

1,700
95

Dissipation Factor (1 MHz)

0.015
8×10⁻⁴

Volume Resistivity

1×10¹² Ω·cm
1×10¹³ Ω·cm

Chemical & Environmental

Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).

Corrosion Resistance

72 / 100
90 / 100

Manufacturability

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

Machinability

8 / 100
5 / 100

Polishability

78 / 100
80 / 100

Sintering / Firing Temperature

1,330°C2,426 °F
1,400°C2,552 °F

Sustainability

Primary-production footprint per kilogram.

Embodied Energy (primary production)

60 MJ/kg25,795 BTU/lb
80 MJ/kg34,394 BTU/lb

Embodied Carbon (primary production)

5 kg CO₂/kg
6 kg CO₂/kg

Embodied Water

120 L/kg14.4 gal/lb
200 L/kg24 gal/lb

Same in both: Typical Recycled Content 0%

Common Calculations

Ratios derived from the values above.

Specific Strength (UTS / density)

8 kN·m/kg
19 kN·m/kg

Specific Stiffness (E / density)

18.6 MN·m/kg
60.2 MN·m/kg

Thermal Diffusivity

1.1 mm²/s
2.4 mm²/s

Same in both: 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.

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

Manufacturing and finishing

CapabilityBaTiO3TiO2 Ceramic
Default condition——
Relative cost$$$$ High$$$$ High
Min. machined wall——
Best machined surface——

BaTiO3 vs TiO2 Ceramic — frequently asked

Is TiO2 Ceramic stronger than BaTiO3?

Yes. TiO2 Ceramic has a typical tensile strength of 80 MPa (11.6 ksi) against 45 MPa (6.53 ksi) for BaTiO3 — about 78% more.

Which is cheaper, BaTiO3 or TiO2 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 TiO2 Ceramic?

Pick TiO2 Ceramic when strength drives the design, or when surface hardness matters.

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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.