Product Description
In the dynamic fields of food and pharmaceuticals, the demand for efficient, safe, and durable materials is ever-increasing. One such innovation that stands out is the use of Eco-Grind Zirconia Spheres. These non-toxic and long-lasting spheres are revolutionizing processes in these industries with their exceptional properties.
Zirconia spheres, also known as zirconium oxide spheres, are a type of ceramic grinding media known for their remarkable strength, durability, and non-reactive nature. When stabilized with yttria (Y2O3), they exhibit enhanced mechanical properties, making them ideal for high-energy and high-temperature applications. These spheres are particularly favored in industries where contamination-free processes are crucial, such as in food and pharmaceuticals.
- High Density and Strength: With a density close to 6 g/cc, zirconia spheres are incredibly robust, offering superior strength and wear resistance compared to other materials like alumina and glass.
- Chemical Inertness: They do not react with food or pharmaceutical ingredients, ensuring the purity and safety of the final product.
- Thermal and Mechanical Stability: Capable of withstanding temperatures up to 1000°C, these spheres maintain their integrity under extreme conditions.
- Low Wear and Tear: Their low wear rate significantly reduces the risk of contamination and prolongs their usability, making them a cost-effective choice.
Zirconia spheres are extensively used in the food industry for grinding, milling, and dispersing ingredients. Here are some of their notable applications:
- Grinding Spices and Herbs: Due to their high hardness, zirconia spheres efficiently grind hard spices like black pepper and cumin, ensuring a consistent texture without altering the flavor.
- Emulsion Homogenization: They facilitate the mixing and homogenizing of food emulsions, contributing to the production of high-quality, uniform food products.
- Equipment Sterilization: Their chemical inertness makes them suitable for sterilizing food processing equipment, ensuring hygiene and safety.
In the pharmaceutical sector, zirconia spheres play a pivotal role in various processes:
- Drug Milling and Dispersion: They are used in the milling of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), ensuring a fine and uniform particle size which is crucial for drug efficacy.
- Contamination-Free Processing: Their non-reactive nature ensures that the drug formulations remain uncontaminated, maintaining their therapeutic properties.
- High-Temperature Applications: Ideal for processes that require high-temperature stability, zirconia spheres ensure consistent performance without degradation.
- Non-Toxic and Safe: Unlike some traditional grinding media, zirconia spheres do not release harmful substances, making them safe for use in food and pharmaceutical applications.
- Long-Lasting Durability: Their exceptional wear resistance means they last longer, reducing the need for frequent replacements and lowering operational costs.
- Efficiency in Operations: Their high density allows for faster grinding and milling, enhancing productivity and reducing processing time.
- Versatility: Suitable for both wet and dry grinding operations, they offer flexibility across various applications and industries.
Selecting the appropriate size and type of zirconia sphere is crucial for optimizing performance. Here are some considerations:
- Particle Size: Larger spheres are more effective for breaking up large particles, while smaller ones are ideal for achieving a fine grind.
- Application Type: For high-energy mills, high-density spheres are necessary to maximize throughput and efficiency.
- Material Compatibility: Ensure that the spheres are compatible with the materials being processed to prevent any adverse reactions.
| Diameter(mm) |
Each ball weight(g) |
100g balls qty(pcs) |
| 1 |
0.00314 |
31847 |
| 2 |
0.02512 |
3981 |
| 3 |
0.08478 |
1180 |
| 4 |
0.20096 |
498 |
| 5 |
0.3925 |
255 |
| 6 |
0.67824 |
147 |
| 7 |
1.07702 |
93 |
| 8 |
1.60768 |
62 |
| 10 |
3.14 |
32 |
| 12 |
5.42592 |
18 |
| 15 |
10.5975 |
9 |
| 20 |
25.12 |
4 |
●Chemical Composition:
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Composition
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ZrO2
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Y2O3 + Others
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Content %
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94.6
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5.4
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●Physical Properties:
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Specific Gravity
g/cm3
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Bulk Density
kg/L
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Hardness
Mohs
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Hardness Hv
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Fracture Toughness MPam1-2
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Crushing Load
Kg.f (Φ0.3mm)
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Grain size
um
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Sphericity
(%)
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≥6.03
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≥ 3.76
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9
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≥1210
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9
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8.2
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≤0.3
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≥98
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40times under microscope for 0.3mm YSZ ball
● Inner structure:
● Size distribution:
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product name:
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Yttria stabilized zirconia bead
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size:
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Φ0.3mm
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100pcs test result by selected random(unit: mm)
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0.28
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0.29
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0.3
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0.31
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0.32
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0.28
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0.29
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0.3
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0.31
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0.32
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0.28
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0.29
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0.3
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0.31
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0.32
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0.28
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0.29
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0.3
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0.31
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0.32
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0.29
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0.29
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0.31
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0.31
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0.32
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0.29
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0.3
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0.31
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0.31
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0.32
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0.29
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0.3
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0.31
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0.31
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0.32
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0.29
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0.3
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0.31
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0.31
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0.33
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0.29
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0.3
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0.31
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0.31
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0.33
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0.29
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0.3
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0.31
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0.31
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0.33
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0.29
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0.3
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0.31
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0.32
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0.33
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0.29
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0.3
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0.31
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0.32
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0.33
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0.29
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0.3
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0.31
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0.32
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0.33
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0.29
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0.3
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0.31
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0.32
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0.33
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0.29
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0.3
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0.31
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0.32
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0.33
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0.29
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0.3
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0.31
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0.32
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0.33
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0.29
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0.3
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0.31
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0.32
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0.34
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0.29
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0.3
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0.31
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0.32
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0.34
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0.29
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0.3
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0.3
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0.3
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0.36
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0.29
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0.3
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0.3
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0.3
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0.3
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●Features:
It has high density and hardness, making it suitable for high-quality products, such as ceramic inking, automobile, paints and coating.
It is suitable for high-efficiency horizontal mills and basket mills.
Low contamination of the milling product.
It is suitable for industries requiring nano-sized particles.
●Pakage:
25KG/Plastic Drum, 800-1000KG/Pallet with shrink wrapped
●Storage:
The grinding media should be stored in a dry and clean place.
Factory equipment
Exhibition & Partner
Case
Ship to philipine
Ship to Germany
FAQ
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How do I store zirconia grinding beads?
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What is the cost of zirconia grinding beads?
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Can zirconia beads cause contamination?
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What industries use zirconia grinding beads?
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They are used in pharmaceuticals, paints, coatings, ceramics, electronics, and nanotechnology industries.
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