Cordierite vs Technical Porcelain (C110)
Ceramic · grade comparison
Cordierite and Technical Porcelain (C110) are both ceramic grades. Technical Porcelain (C110) is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 28 MPa (4.06 ksi) against 25 MPa (3.63 ksi) for Cordierite, about 12% more. Cordierite is harder — 700 HV against 600 HV for Technical Porcelain (C110) — which matters for wear surfaces and threads. Cordierite is lighter (2.3 g/cm³ vs 2.4 g/cm³ for Technical Porcelain (C110)) and Cordierite runs hotter in service (1,250°C vs 900°C continuous). On the shop floor, Cordierite machines more easily (poor vs not recommended) and Technical Porcelain (C110) sits in a lower cost tier (standard, $$) than Cordierite (high, $$$$).
CordieriteChoose it when surface hardness matters, or when weight is the constraint.
Technical Porcelain (C110)Choose it when strength drives the design, or when cost is the deciding factor.
Cordierite vs Technical Porcelain (C110): 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.
CordieriteTechnical Porcelain (C110)
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Bulk Modulus
Poisson's Ratio
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Compressive Strength
Flexural Strength
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Hardness, Vickers
Elongation at Break
Shear Strength
Hardness, Knoop
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 70 GPa10.2 Msi · Shear Modulus 28 GPa4.1 Msi · Hardness, Mohs 7
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Melting Point (Solidus)
Porosity
Light Transmission
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 | Cordierite | Technical Porcelain (C110) |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$ Standard |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Cordierite vs Technical Porcelain (C110) — frequently asked
Is Technical Porcelain (C110) stronger than Cordierite?
Yes. Technical Porcelain (C110) has a typical tensile strength of 28 MPa (4.06 ksi) against 25 MPa (3.63 ksi) for Cordierite — about 12% more.
Which is cheaper, Cordierite or Technical Porcelain (C110)?
Technical Porcelain (C110) is the lower-cost material: it sits in the standard 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, Cordierite or Technical Porcelain (C110)?
Cordierite. Its machinability rates poor (20/100) against not recommended (5/100) for Technical Porcelain (C110).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Cordierite and Technical Porcelain (C110) 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.