C-210 vs Cordierite
Ceramic · grade comparison
C-210 and Cordierite are both ceramic grades. C-210 is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 70 MPa (10.2 ksi) against 25 MPa (3.63 ksi) for Cordierite, about 180% more. Cordierite is lighter (2.3 g/cm³ vs 3.6 g/cm³ for C-210) and C-210 is stiffer (150 GPa vs 70 GPa). On the shop floor, Cordierite machines more easily (poor vs not recommended) and C-210 sits in a lower cost tier (premium, $$$) than Cordierite (high, $$$$).
C-210Choose it when strength drives the design, or when cost is the deciding factor.
CordieriteChoose it when weight is the constraint, or when the part sees heat.
C-210 vs Cordierite: 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
Bulk Modulus
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Compressive Strength
Flexural Strength
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Hardness, Mohs
Same in both: Poisson's Ratio 0.25 · Hardness, Vickers 700 HV
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Porosity
Melting Point (Solidus)
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)
Min Service Temperature
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.
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 5%
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Thermal Diffusivity
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.
Manufacturing and finishing
| Capability | C-210 | Cordierite |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$ Premium | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
C-210 vs Cordierite — frequently asked
Is C-210 stronger than Cordierite?
Yes. C-210 has a typical tensile strength of 70 MPa (10.2 ksi) against 25 MPa (3.63 ksi) for Cordierite — about 180% more.
Which is cheaper, C-210 or Cordierite?
C-210 is the lower-cost material: it sits in the premium tier ($$$) while Cordierite is high ($$$$). Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Which is easier to machine, C-210 or Cordierite?
Cordierite. Its machinability rates poor (20/100) against not recommended (5/100) for C-210.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C-210 and Cordierite 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.