Comparison of Materials' Properties

Metals & Plastic vs Ceramics

Description

Stainless steel:

Contrarily to ordinary steel, stainless steel does not corrode or stain with water. However, it is not fully stain-proof in environment that is low-oxygen, high-salinity, or poor air-circulation.

PEEK Plastic:

PEEK is a semi-crystalline thermoplastic with good mechanical and chemical resistance that are retained to high temperatures.

Copper:

Copper is a soft, malleable and ductile metal with high thermal and electrical conductivity.

Aluminum Ceramic:

Majorly composed of Al2O3, Aluminum ceramic is a dense ceramic material with excellent thermal and electrical resistance properties. It is also resistant to corrosion and permeable for microwaves.

Zircon Ceramic:

Zircon ceramic is a dense ceramic material composed of ZrOpartially stabilized with MgO, which indicates its high strength and high wear resistance properties. It is also extremely resistant to corrosion and thermal shock.

Other properties

comparision form among metals, plastic and ceramic

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