Ceran vs Pyroceram 9606
Glass · grade comparison
Ceran and Pyroceram 9606 are both glass grades. Pyroceram 9606 is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 120 MPa (17.4 ksi) against 30 MPa (4.35 ksi) for Ceran, about 4.0 times as much. Pyroceram 9606 is harder — 700 HV against 640 HV for Ceran — which matters for wear surfaces and threads. Pyroceram 9606 is stiffer (120 GPa vs 92 GPa) and Pyroceram 9606 runs hotter in service (1,200°C vs 700°C continuous).
Pyroceram 9606Choose it when strength drives the design, or when surface hardness matters.
Ceran vs Pyroceram 9606: propertiesHow to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all glass 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 glass 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.
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
Elongation at Break
Shear Strength
Same in both: Hardness, Mohs 6.5
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Refractive Index
Light Transmission
Melting Point (Solidus)
Same in both: Porosity 0%
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 800 J/kg·K0.19 BTU/lb·°F · Min Service Temperature -200°C-328 °F
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
Typical Recycled Content
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Thermal Diffusivity
Thermal Shock Resistance Index
Strength versus weight
Yield strength against density for every glass grade in the FabDigit library; the compared grades are highlighted. Up and left is stronger for its weight.
Manufacturing and finishing
| Capability | Ceran | Pyroceram 9606 |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Ceran vs Pyroceram 9606 — frequently asked
Is Pyroceram 9606 stronger than Ceran?
Yes. Pyroceram 9606 has a typical tensile strength of 120 MPa (17.4 ksi) against 30 MPa (4.35 ksi) for Ceran — about 4.0 times as much.
Which is cheaper, Ceran or Pyroceram 9606?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which is easier to machine, Ceran or Pyroceram 9606?
Ceran, by a small margin. Both rate not recommended for machinability — 12/100 against 5/100 for Pyroceram 9606.
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Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Ceran and Pyroceram 9606 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.