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SrTiO3 vs TiO2 Ceramic

Ceramic · grade comparison

SrTiO3 and TiO2 Ceramic are both ceramic grades. TiO2 Ceramic is harder — 950 HV against 690 HV for SrTiO3 — which matters for wear surfaces and threads. TiO2 Ceramic is lighter (4.15 g/cm³ vs 5.12 g/cm³ for SrTiO3) and SrTiO3 is stiffer (267 GPa vs 250 GPa).

SrTiO3Choose it when the part sees heat.

TiO2 CeramicChoose it when surface hardness matters, or when weight is the constraint.

SrTiO3 vs TiO2 Ceramic: properties

SrTiO3TiO2 Ceramic

Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Elastic (Young's) Modulus

267 GPa38.7 Msi
250 GPa36.3 Msi

Shear Modulus

116 GPa16.8 Msi
95 GPa13.8 Msi

Bulk Modulus

174 GPa25.2 Msi
205 GPa29.7 Msi

Poisson's Ratio

0.24
0.27

Compressive Strength

1,100 MPa160 ksi
750 MPa109 ksi

Flexural Strength

110 MPa16 ksi
140 MPa20.3 ksi

Fracture Toughness (K_IC)

0.9 MPa·√m0.82 ksi·√in
2.5 MPa·√m2.3 ksi·√in

Hardness, Vickers

690 HV
950 HV

Hardness, Knoop

595 HK
880 HK

Hardness, Mohs

6.3
6.2

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

—
80 MPa11.6 ksi

Physical

Density and transition temperatures.

Density

5.12 g/cm³0.18 lb/in³
4.15 g/cm³0.15 lb/in³

Melting Point (Solidus)

2,080°C3,776 °F
1,843°C3,349 °F

Refractive Index

2.41
2.7

Light Transmission

72%
—

Porosity

0%
1%

Thermal

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

Thermal Conductivity

11.5 W/m·K6.6 BTU/hr·ft·°F
7 W/m·K4 BTU/hr·ft·°F

Specific Heat Capacity

544 J/kg·K0.13 BTU/lb·°F
690 J/kg·K0.16 BTU/lb·°F

Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)

9.4 µm/m·K5.2 µin/in·°F
8 µm/m·K4.4 µin/in·°F

Max Service Temperature (continuous)

1,200°C2,192 °F
1,100°C2,012 °F

Min Service Temperature

-269°C-452 °F
-200°C-328 °F

Electrical

Conductivity and insulation.

Electrical Resistivity

1×10⁹ Ω·m3.94×10¹⁶ µΩ·in
1×10¹¹ Ω·m3.94×10¹⁸ µΩ·in

Dielectric Constant (1 MHz)

300
95

Dissipation Factor (1 MHz)

0.002
8×10⁻⁴

Volume Resistivity

1×10¹¹ Ω·cm
1×10¹³ Ω·cm

Same in both: Dielectric Strength 10 kV/mm254 V/mil

Chemical & Environmental

Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).

Corrosion Resistance

80 / 100
90 / 100

Manufacturability

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

Machinability

8 / 100
5 / 100

Polishability

92 / 100
80 / 100

Sintering / Firing Temperature

—
1,400°C2,552 °F

Sustainability

Primary-production footprint per kilogram.

Embodied Energy (primary production)

90 MJ/kg38,693 BTU/lb
80 MJ/kg34,394 BTU/lb

Embodied Carbon (primary production)

6.5 kg CO₂/kg
6 kg CO₂/kg

Embodied Water

250 L/kg30 gal/lb
200 L/kg24 gal/lb

Same in both: Typical Recycled Content 0%

Common Calculations

Ratios derived from the values above.

Specific Stiffness (E / density)

52.1 MN·m/kg
60.2 MN·m/kg

Thermal Diffusivity

4.1 mm²/s
2.4 mm²/s

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

CapabilitySrTiO3TiO2 Ceramic
Default condition——
Relative cost$$$$ High$$$$ High
Min. machined wall——
Best machined surface——

SrTiO3 vs TiO2 Ceramic — frequently asked

What is the difference between SrTiO3 and TiO2 Ceramic?

SrTiO3 and TiO2 Ceramic are both ceramic grades. TiO2 Ceramic is harder — 950 HV against 690 HV for SrTiO3 — which matters for wear surfaces and threads. TiO2 Ceramic is lighter (4.15 g/cm³ vs 5.12 g/cm³ for SrTiO3) and SrTiO3 is stiffer (267 GPa vs 250 GPa).

Which is cheaper, SrTiO3 or TiO2 Ceramic?

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 SrTiO3 over TiO2 Ceramic?

Pick SrTiO3 when the part sees heat. Pick TiO2 Ceramic when surface hardness matters, or when weight is the constraint.

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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.