C-510 High-Alumina Refractory vs ZTA
Ceramic · grade comparison
C-510 High-Alumina Refractory and ZTA are both ceramic grades. C-510 High-Alumina Refractory is lighter (2.9 g/cm³ vs 4.15 g/cm³ for ZTA) and ZTA is stiffer (350 GPa vs 100 GPa). On the shop floor, C-510 High-Alumina Refractory sits in a lower cost tier (budget, $) than ZTA (high, $$$$).
C-510 High-Alumina RefractoryChoose it when weight is the constraint, or when the part sees heat.
C-510 High-Alumina Refractory vs ZTA: 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.
C-510 High-Alumina RefractoryZTA
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Poisson's Ratio
Compressive Strength
Flexural Strength
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Hardness, Mohs
Shear Modulus
Bulk Modulus
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Hardness, Vickers
Hardness, Knoop
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Melting Point (Solidus)
Porosity
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)
Same in both: Min Service Temperature -200°C-328 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Resistivity
Dielectric Strength
Dielectric Constant (1 MHz)
Volume Resistivity
Dissipation Factor (1 MHz)
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
Same in both: Machinability 5 / 100 · Sintering / Firing Temperature 1,600°C2,912 °F
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 Stiffness (E / density)
Thermal Diffusivity
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-510 High-Alumina Refractory | ZTA |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $ Budget | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
C-510 High-Alumina Refractory vs ZTA — frequently asked
What is the difference between C-510 High-Alumina Refractory and ZTA?
C-510 High-Alumina Refractory and ZTA are both ceramic grades. C-510 High-Alumina Refractory is lighter (2.9 g/cm³ vs 4.15 g/cm³ for ZTA) and ZTA is stiffer (350 GPa vs 100 GPa). On the shop floor, C-510 High-Alumina Refractory sits in a lower cost tier (budget, $) than ZTA (high, $$$$).
Which is cheaper, C-510 High-Alumina Refractory or ZTA?
C-510 High-Alumina Refractory is the lower-cost material: it sits in the budget tier ($) while ZTA is high ($$$$). 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-510 High-Alumina Refractory over ZTA?
Pick C-510 High-Alumina Refractory when weight is the constraint, or when the part sees heat.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C-510 High-Alumina Refractory and ZTA 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.