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BeO Ceramic vs TiO2 Ceramic C-310

Ceramic · grade comparison

BeO Ceramic and TiO2 Ceramic C-310 are both ceramic grades. BeO Ceramic is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 140 MPa (20.3 ksi) against 55 MPa (7.98 ksi) for TiO2 Ceramic C-310, about 155% more. BeO Ceramic is harder — 1,200 HV against 850 HV for TiO2 Ceramic C-310 — which matters for wear surfaces and threads. BeO Ceramic is lighter (2.87 g/cm³ vs 3.9 g/cm³ for TiO2 Ceramic C-310) and BeO Ceramic is stiffer (345 GPa vs 220 GPa).

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

BeO Ceramic vs TiO2 Ceramic C-310: properties

BeO CeramicTiO2 Ceramic C-310

Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Elastic (Young's) Modulus

345 GPa50 Msi
220 GPa31.9 Msi

Shear Modulus

137 GPa19.9 Msi
87 GPa12.6 Msi

Bulk Modulus

240 GPa34.8 Msi
160 GPa23.2 Msi

Poisson's Ratio

0.26
0.27

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

140 MPa20.3 ksi
55 MPa8 ksi

Compressive Strength

1,550 MPa225 ksi
700 MPa102 ksi

Flexural Strength

235 MPa34.1 ksi
120 MPa17.4 ksi

Fracture Toughness (K_IC)

3.5 MPa·√m3.2 ksi·√in
2.5 MPa·√m2.3 ksi·√in

Hardness, Vickers

1,200 HV
850 HV

Hardness, Knoop

1,200 HK
880 HK

Hardness, Mohs

9
6.5

Physical

Density and transition temperatures.

Density

2.87 g/cm³0.1 lb/in³
3.9 g/cm³0.14 lb/in³

Melting Point (Solidus)

2,530°C4,586 °F
1,843°C3,349 °F

Refractive Index

1.72
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Porosity

0.5%
1%

Thermal

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

Thermal Conductivity

285 W/m·K165 BTU/hr·ft·°F
4 W/m·K2.3 BTU/hr·ft·°F

Specific Heat Capacity

1,030 J/kg·K0.25 BTU/lb·°F
700 J/kg·K0.17 BTU/lb·°F

Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)

7 µm/m·K3.9 µin/in·°F
8 µm/m·K4.4 µin/in·°F

Max Service Temperature (continuous)

1,800°C3,272 °F
1,000°C1,832 °F

Min Service Temperature

-269°C-452 °F
-200°C-328 °F

Electrical

Conductivity and insulation.

Electrical Resistivity

1×10¹³ Ω·m3.94×10²⁰ µΩ·in
1×10¹¹ Ω·m3.94×10¹⁸ µΩ·in

Dielectric Strength

12 kV/mm305 V/mil
8 kV/mm203 V/mil

Dielectric Constant (1 MHz)

6.7
85

Dissipation Factor (1 MHz)

4×10⁻⁴
5×10⁻⁴

Volume Resistivity

1×10¹⁵ Ω·cm
1×10¹³ Ω·cm

Chemical & Environmental

Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).

Same in both: Corrosion Resistance 85 / 100

Manufacturability

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

Sintering / Firing Temperature

1,650°C3,002 °F
1,350°C2,462 °F

Same in both: Machinability 5 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 100

Sustainability

Primary-production footprint per kilogram.

Embodied Energy (primary production)

300 MJ/kg128,977 BTU/lb
90 MJ/kg38,693 BTU/lb

Embodied Carbon (primary production)

22 kg CO₂/kg
6.5 kg CO₂/kg

Embodied Water

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

Typical Recycled Content

5%
0%

Common Calculations

Ratios derived from the values above.

Specific Strength (UTS / density)

49 kN·m/kg
14 kN·m/kg

Specific Stiffness (E / density)

120.2 MN·m/kg
56.4 MN·m/kg

Thermal Diffusivity

96.4 mm²/s
1.5 mm²/s

Thermal Shock Resistance Index

17
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

CapabilityBeO CeramicTiO2 Ceramic C-310
Default condition——
Relative cost$$$$ High$$$$ High
Min. machined wall——
Best machined surface——

BeO Ceramic vs TiO2 Ceramic C-310 — frequently asked

Is BeO Ceramic stronger than TiO2 Ceramic C-310?

Yes. BeO Ceramic has a typical tensile strength of 140 MPa (20.3 ksi) against 55 MPa (7.98 ksi) for TiO2 Ceramic C-310 — about 155% more.

Which is cheaper, BeO Ceramic or TiO2 Ceramic C-310?

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 BeO Ceramic over TiO2 Ceramic C-310?

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

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Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in BeO Ceramic and TiO2 Ceramic C-310 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.