Steatite vs Technical Porcelain (C110)
Ceramic · grade comparison
Steatite and Technical Porcelain (C110) are both ceramic grades. Steatite is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 60 MPa (8.7 ksi) against 28 MPa (4.06 ksi) for Technical Porcelain (C110), about 114% more. Steatite is harder — 650 HV against 600 HV for Technical Porcelain (C110) — which matters for wear surfaces and threads. Technical Porcelain (C110) is lighter (2.4 g/cm³ vs 2.8 g/cm³ for Steatite) and Steatite is stiffer (100 GPa vs 70 GPa). On the shop floor, Technical Porcelain (C110) sits in a lower cost tier (standard, $$) than Steatite (high, $$$$).
SteatiteChoose it when strength drives the design, or when surface hardness matters.
Technical Porcelain (C110)Choose it when weight is the constraint, or when cost is the deciding factor.
Steatite 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.
SteatiteTechnical Porcelain (C110)
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Shear Modulus
Bulk Modulus
Poisson's Ratio
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Compressive Strength
Flexural Strength
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Hardness, Vickers
Hardness, Knoop
Shear Strength
Same in both: Elongation at Break 0% · 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.
Dielectric Strength
Dissipation Factor (1 MHz)
Same in both: Electrical Resistivity 1×10¹² Ω·m3.94×10¹⁹ µΩ·in · Dielectric Constant (1 MHz) 6 · Volume Resistivity 1×10¹⁴ Ω·cm
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Corrosion Resistance 85 / 100
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
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 | Steatite | Technical Porcelain (C110) |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$ Standard |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Steatite vs Technical Porcelain (C110) — frequently asked
Is Steatite stronger than Technical Porcelain (C110)?
Yes. Steatite has a typical tensile strength of 60 MPa (8.7 ksi) against 28 MPa (4.06 ksi) for Technical Porcelain (C110) — about 114% more.
Which is cheaper, Steatite or Technical Porcelain (C110)?
Technical Porcelain (C110) is the lower-cost material: it sits in the standard tier ($$) while Steatite is high ($$$$). 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 Steatite over Technical Porcelain (C110)?
Pick Steatite when strength drives the design, or when surface hardness matters. Pick Technical Porcelain (C110) when weight is the constraint, or when cost is the deciding factor.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Steatite 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.