Technical Porcelain (C110) vs Zircon
Ceramic · grade comparison
Technical Porcelain (C110) and Zircon are both ceramic grades. Zircon is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 80 MPa (11.6 ksi) against 28 MPa (4.06 ksi) for Technical Porcelain (C110), about 186% more. Zircon is harder — 1,150 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 3.7 g/cm³ for Zircon) and Zircon is stiffer (190 GPa vs 70 GPa).
Technical Porcelain (C110)Choose it when weight is the constraint.
ZirconChoose it when strength drives the design, or when surface hardness matters.
Technical Porcelain (C110) 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.
Technical Porcelain (C110)Zircon
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Shear Modulus
Bulk Modulus
Poisson's Ratio
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Elongation at Break
Compressive Strength
Flexural Strength
Shear Strength
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Hardness, Vickers
Hardness, Knoop
Hardness, Mohs
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Light Transmission
Porosity
Melting Point (Solidus)
Refractive Index
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.
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 | Technical Porcelain (C110) | Zircon |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$ Standard | $$ Standard |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Technical Porcelain (C110) vs Zircon — frequently asked
Is Zircon stronger than Technical Porcelain (C110)?
Yes. Zircon has a typical tensile strength of 80 MPa (11.6 ksi) against 28 MPa (4.06 ksi) for Technical Porcelain (C110) — about 186% more.
Which is cheaper, Technical Porcelain (C110) or Zircon?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$, standard); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
When should I choose Technical Porcelain (C110) over Zircon?
Pick Technical Porcelain (C110) when weight is the constraint. 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 Technical Porcelain (C110) 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.