Place of Origin:
China
Brand Name:
Zoli
Certification:
ISO 9001 CE
Model Number:
XQM
| Feature | Agate (Natural SiO₂) | Zirconia (ZrO₂ - Yttria Stabilized) |
|---|---|---|
| Hardness (Mohs) | ~7 (Hard) | ~9 (Very Hard) |
| Key Advantage | Best-in-class purity & low contamination. Chemically inert. | Superior grinding efficiency & durability. Extreme toughness. |
| Best For | Contamination-sensitive applications: Geochemistry, isotope analysis, environmental science, preparing samples for trace element analysis (e.g., ICP-MS) | Hard & abrasive materials: Ceramics, minerals, soils, pharmaceuticals, metals where speed and fineness are priorities |
| Primary Consideration | Softer than Zirconia, wears faster, less efficient for extremely hard materials | Can introduce trace Zr/Y contamination, may be unacceptable for certain trace-level silicate analysis |
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