C-210 vs Zircon
Ceramic · grade comparison
C-210 and Zircon are both ceramic grades. Zircon is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 80 MPa (11.6 ksi) against 70 MPa (10.2 ksi) for C-210, about 14% more. Zircon is harder — 1,150 HV against 700 HV for C-210 — which matters for wear surfaces and threads. Zircon is stiffer (190 GPa vs 150 GPa) and Zircon runs hotter in service (1,500°C vs 1,000°C continuous). On the shop floor, Zircon sits in a lower cost tier (standard, $$) than C-210 (premium, $$$).
ZirconChoose it when strength drives the design, or when surface hardness matters.
C-210 vs Zircon: 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, Vickers
Hardness, Knoop
Same in both: Poisson's Ratio 0.25 · Hardness, Mohs 7.5
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Melting Point (Solidus)
Refractive Index
Same in both: Porosity 0.2%
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
Dissipation Factor (1 MHz)
Volume Resistivity
Same in both: Dielectric Constant (1 MHz) 9
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
Sintering / Firing Temperature
Same in both: Machinability 5 / 100
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 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 | Zircon |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$ Premium | $$ Standard |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
C-210 vs Zircon — frequently asked
Is Zircon stronger than C-210?
Yes. Zircon has a typical tensile strength of 80 MPa (11.6 ksi) against 70 MPa (10.2 ksi) for C-210 — about 14% more.
Which is cheaper, C-210 or Zircon?
Zircon is the lower-cost material: it sits in the standard tier ($$) while C-210 is premium ($$$). 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 C-210 over Zircon?
Pick Zircon when strength drives the design, or when surface hardness matters.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C-210 and Zircon 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.