ZA33 LB
Bonded alumina-zirconia-silica (AZS) with 10% zirconia
ZA33 LB is a unique low-blistering material suitable for applications where seeding after starting up is a concern.
Typical application
- tubes
- plungers
ZA33 LB is mainly used for plungers for cosmetic glass and tableware production.
Chemical and physical properties
Typical chemical composition
Typical crystallographic analysis
Main phase:
- zircon
- mullite
Secondary phase:
- corundum
- vitreous phase
Physical characteristics
Description | International standards | British standards |
---|---|---|
Cold crushing strength | 94MPa | 13,633psi |
Coefficient of thermal expansion | 7 10-6K-1 | 3.8 10-6°F-1 |
Thermal shock resistance | good | good |
Porosity | 15.5% | 15.5% |
Typical bulk density | 3.04g/cm3 | 190pcf |
Storage
The bonded alumina-zirconia-silica (AZS) with 10% zirconia, ZA33 LB solution must be stored in a dry environment protected from weather conditions.
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