Powder / Aggregate (Grain / Grog) Industrial Ceramic Materials
Last Updated: April 1, 2025
Description
Powder and aggregate (grain/grog) industrial ceramic materials are composed of fine particles or granules that are used in the production of ceramic products. These materials are typically derived from raw materials such as alumina, zirconia, and mullite, and are processed to achieve specific particle size distributions and properties. The powders and aggregates serve as the foundational building blocks in the formulation of ceramic products, providing the necessary bulk and structural integrity.
Working Principle
The working principle of powder and aggregate ceramic materials involves the manipulation of particle size and distribution to achieve desired material properties. Milling processes, such as impact, shear, and crushing, are employed to reduce the size of raw materials and create a uniform particle distribution. This process increases the surface area of the particles, which is crucial for enhancing the reactivity and sintering behavior of the ceramics. The increased surface area allows for better bonding between particles during the sintering process, resulting in a denser and more robust ceramic product. These materials are useful because they enable the production of ceramics with tailored properties, such as improved mechanical strength, thermal stability, and wear resistance.
Applications
Powder and aggregate ceramic materials are used in a variety of applications across different industries. For example, they are employed in the production of ceramic tiles, bricks, and refractory coatings, which require materials with high thermal stability and wear resistance. In the electronics industry, these materials are used in the manufacture of dielectric substrates and polishing compounds. Additionally, they are utilized in the production of crucibles and other labware that must withstand high temperatures and corrosive environments.
Advantages over other Industrial Ceramic Materials
One advantage of powder and aggregate ceramic materials is their ability to be tailored to specific applications through the control of particle size and distribution. This allows for the production of ceramics with superior mechanical properties and thermal stability compared to other ceramic materials. For instance, the use of alumina-zirconia abrasive grains, which consist of a fused alloy of aluminum oxide and zirconium oxide, provides enhanced wear resistance and durability in abrasive applications.
Limitations
A limitation of powder and aggregate ceramic materials is the complexity and cost associated with their processing. The milling and sintering processes require precise control and specialized equipment, which can increase production costs. Additionally, the handling and processing of fine powders can pose health and safety risks, requiring appropriate safety measures and equipment.
Considerations
When considering the use of powder and aggregate ceramic materials, it is important to evaluate the initial costs and operating expenses associated with their processing. The durability and performance of the final ceramic product are highly dependent on the quality and consistency of the raw materials, which can affect the overall cost. Additionally, the maintenance and replacement costs of milling and sintering equipment should be considered, as these processes can be abrasive and lead to wear and tear on the equipment.
from Matexcel
Storage: Store at room temperature and keep dry. Application: Bone grafting biomaterials, repair of periodontal defects, cranial and maxillofacial repair, wound care, blood loss control, stimulation of vascular regeneration, nerve repair. Components: SiO2: 50-56%; CaO: 17-32%; P2O5: 3-5%; Na2O:... [See More]
- Shape / Form: Powder, Grain or Grog
- Applications: Biomaterial
from Saint-Gobain Performance Ceramics & Refractories
Durafrax ™ 2000, Saint-Gobain's ultra fine-grain, high grade alumina, is made from exceptionallly pure, uniformly controlled alpha aluminum oxide and is engineered to be one of the best wear materials available for fine particle abrasion. Durafrax ™ 2000 is our most economical and... [See More]
- Shape / Form: Tile; Powder, Grain or Grog; Custom Shape
- Max Use Temperature: 1250
- Material Type: Alumina
- Thermal Conductivity: 18
from 3M Advanced Materials Division
Sandblasting. Abrasive lapping. Machining ultra-hard metals, ceramics and synthetic gemstones. To withstand conditions in these demanding applications, it takes a material with extreme abrasion resistance – like 3M ™ Boron Carbide. Sometimes called “black diamond," boron carbide is... [See More]
- Shape / Form: Spout; Powder, Grain or Grog; Grannular Fill
- Applications: Finishing, Grinding
- Material Type: Carbide Material; Boron Carbide
from Xiamen Wintrustek Advanced Materials Co., Ltd.
Boron Nitride is a non-toxic thermal and chemical refractory substance with high electrical resistance that is most usually found in the form of colorless crystals or white powder. It is a sophisticated synthetic ceramic material that is also known as "white graphene" or "inorganic graphite" because... [See More]
- Shape / Form: Spout; Powder, Grain or Grog
- Material Type: Boron Nitride
from Resco Products, Inc.
Monolithic refractories are utilized across numerous industries including steel, aluminum, cement, lime, HPI/petrochem, etc. It is considered an "unshaped" mix with a particular percentage of water for optimal properties. How much water is too much? Molds are used... [See More]
- Shape / Form: Powder, Grain or Grog
- Material Type: Alumina; MgO / Magnesite; SpecialtyMaterial; Dolomite
from Advanced Abrasives Corp.
Black Silicon Carbide Powder. Black Silicon Carbide powder is water classified to exacting specifications. The closely controlled grading and particle shape results in high cutting rates and uniform finishes. Available in multiple abrasive grit sizes from F80/100 to F1200. Applications: Precision... [See More]
- Shape / Form: Powder, Grain or Grog
- Applications: Abrasive Applications
- Material Type: Carbide Material; Silicon Carbide
from Saint-Gobain Coating Solutions
Saint-Gobain ’s #108 thermal spray powders combine aluminum & titanium oxides to produce a smooth, wear resistant coating. The polished surface exhibits low wettability due to dilute solutions of common acids. These powders are ideal for bearing surfaces such as heater plates, thread... [See More]
- Shape / Form: Powder, Grain or Grog
- Applications: Abrasion Resistant
- Composition: 59 % Al2O3, 40 % TiO2
from Wacker Chemical Corp.
Synthetic, hydrophilic, amorphous silica, produced via flame hydrolysis. Standard product for industrial applications. Special features. White colloidal powder of high purity. Application. HDK ® N20 is applied as a thickening and thixotropic agent in many organic systems, e.g. in unsaturated... [See More]
- Shape / Form: Powder, Grain or Grog
- Composition: 99.8 % Silicon Dioxide
- Material Type: Silicate / Clay; Silica or fused silica
- Density: 2.2
from Aremco Products, Inc.
Aremco offers a wide range of high purity metals and ceramics that are applicable to scientists and engineers involved in basic research and applied product development. [See More]
- Shape / Form: Powder, Grain or Grog
- Applications: Foundry / Metal Processing; Abrasives, ceramics or glass manufacturing; Chemical or material processing; Corrosion resistant; Electronics or semiconductors; HV / Electrical; Wear resistant parts or tooling
- Material Type: Alumina (optional feature); Carbide Material (optional feature); Boron Carbide (optional feature); Silicon Carbide (optional feature); Tungsten Carbide (optional feature); Graphite (optional feature); Silicate / Clay (optional feature); Al Silicate or Mica Based (optional feature); Silica or fused silica (optional feature); Aluminum Nitride (optional feature); Boron Nitride (optional feature); Ceria (optional feature); Hafnia (optional feature); MgO / Magnesite (optional feature); Metal-Boride (optional feature); Silicon Nitride (optional feature); Titanate (optional feature); Zirconia (optional feature); SpecialtyMaterial (optional feature)
from 3M Advanced Materials Division
3M ™ Calcium Hexaboride Powders do not reduce the electrical conductivity of copper when added to melt. This makes them excellent deoxidizing agents for copper refining. 3M ™ Calcium Hexaboride (CaB6) Powders feature a unique combination of properties that make them suitable for a... [See More]
- Shape / Form: Powder, Grain or Grog
- Density: 2.45
- Material Type: Calcium Hexaboride
- Applications: Wear resistant parts or tooling; Deoxidizing
from Advanced Abrasives Corp.
Boron Carbide Powder. Boron carbide (B4C) with a Mohs hardness of 9.5 is second only to cubic boron nitride (cBN) and so makes an excellent lower cost alternative abrasive to cBN and diamond. Also, boron carbide is excellent for absorbing neutron radiation without forming long lived radionuclides... [See More]
- Shape / Form: Powder, Grain or Grog
- Applications: Abrasive Applications
- Material Type: Carbide Material; Boron Carbide
from Saint-Gobain Coating Solutions
Saint-Gobain ’s #106 thermal spray powders feature blocky-shaped particles that form dense, hard coatings engineered to resist wear due to abrasion, fretting, cavitation & particle erosion. The alumina-titania formulation resists corrosion by most acidic & caustic environments. The... [See More]
- Shape / Form: Powder, Grain or Grog
- Applications: Abrasion Resistant
- Composition: 85 % Al2O3, 15 % TiO2
from 3M Advanced Materials Division
High hardness. Extremely high electrical conductivity. Thermal stability. Inert to nonferrous metals. 3M ™ Titanium Diboride Powders are highly resistant to abrasion, chemical corrosion and high temperatures, making them suitable for wear protection applications. 3M ™ Titanium Diboride... [See More]
- Shape / Form: Powder, Grain or Grog; Grannular Fill
- Applications: HV / Electrical; Welding, Cathode Protection
- Material Type: Metal-Boride; SpecialtyMaterial
from Advanced Abrasives Corp.
cBNP is the clear winner when machining ferrous materials. It is second only to diamond in hardness. cBNP has a high thermal conductivity which makes it ideal for high temperature applications. [See More]
- Shape / Form: Powder, Grain or Grog
- Applications: Abrasive Applications
- Material Type: Boron Nitride; SpecialtyMaterial
- Bond & Processing: Sintered / Fired (optional feature)
from Saint-Gobain Coating Solutions
Saint-Gobain ’s #290 is a blocky-shaped, fused thermal spray powder that is grayish-blue in color. This powder produces a dense, hard coating that resists wear due to abrasion, fretting, cavitation & particle erosion. Due to its excellent wear & corrosion resistance, Saint-Gobain... [See More]
- Shape / Form: Powder, Grain or Grog
- Applications: Abrasion Resistant; Thermal Insulation or Fire Proofing Material
- Composition: 75.8 # Al2O3, 23 % ZrO2
from 3M Advanced Materials Division
Improves service life of carbon-bonded materials. Optimal for protecting ZrO2-C refractories. Outstanding corrosion resistance against molten ferrous metals. 3M ™ Zirconium Diboride is a ceramic-based antioxidant used to improve corrosion resistance in zirconia-based, carbon-bonded... [See More]
- Shape / Form: Powder, Grain or Grog; Grannular Fill
- Applications: Abrasion Resistant; Thermal Insulation or Fire Proofing Material
- Material Type: Zirconia; SpecialtyMaterial; Zirconium Diboride
from Advanced Abrasives Corp.
Premalox Cer-Preme 100 Cerium Oxide Compound Powder. Cer-Preme 100 Cerium Oxide Compound Powder was developed using our Cer-Preme 99.95 % pure cerium oxide powder. It is ideally suited for polishing ophthalmic lenses and optical glass. With a particle size between 0.5 and 1.5 microns, Cer-Preme... [See More]
- Shape / Form: Powder, Grain or Grog
- Applications: Abrasive Applications; Optical Grade
- Material Type: Ceria
from Saint-Gobain Coating Solutions
Saint-Gobain ’s #110 is a blocky-shaped gray fused aluminum oxide powder containing about 3 percent titania. When sprayed, this powder produces a hard, dense coating that offers wear resistance & dielectric strength in aerospace, printing, automotive & chemical applications. [See More]
- Shape / Form: Powder, Grain or Grog
- Applications: Abrasion Resistant
- Composition: 95.5 % Al3O2
from Advanced Abrasives Corp.
Premalox High Purity Alumina Powders (99.99 %). Provided in AG (As Grown) and DA (De-Agglomerated) formats. High purity and uniform particle shape ensures consistency from lot to lot to deliver the best possible quality finish regardless of application. Available in abrasive particle sizes 0.05... [See More]
- Shape / Form: Powder, Grain or Grog
- Applications: Abrasive Applications; Optical Grade
- Material Type: Alumina
from Saint-Gobain Coating Solutions
Saint-Gobain ’s #150 is a very high purity white powder that produces hard, dense coatings with low porosity. The coatings offer excellent wear resistance at low temperatures & are ideal for textile parts, process rolls, armature shafts & seal faces. Both powders are available in a... [See More]
- Shape / Form: Powder, Grain or Grog
- Applications: Abrasion Resistant
- Composition: 99.8 % Al2O3
from Saint-Gobain Coating Solutions
These high-purity, blocky-shaped fused powders are insoluble in aqueous solutions of common acids & alkalis. They also offer high dielectric strength at room temperature. These powders produce coatings with excellent resistance to abrasion, cavitation, particle erosion, friction, heat &... [See More]
- Shape / Form: Powder, Grain or Grog
- Composition: 99.25 % Al2O3
- Material Type: Alumina
- Applications: Abrasion Resistant
from Saint-Gobain Coating Solutions
Saint-Gobain ’s #1010 powder is a blocky-shaped, fused & crushed black aluminum titanate powder that produces a wear resistant coating. It can also be used as a release coating in certain applications. Saint-Gobain Coating Solutions applies their knowledge of advanced material chemistry... [See More]
- Shape / Form: Powder, Grain or Grog
- Composition: 95.50 % Al2O3
- Material Type: Silicate / Clay
- Applications: Abrasion Resistant
from Saint-Gobain Coating Solutions
Saint-Gobain ’s #235 & #252 are fused calcium oxide stabilized zirconia powders used to produce thermal barrier coatings with excellent resistance to heat & thermal shock. These yellow, blocky-shaped powders are used in both gas turbines and steel furnace parts. Saint-Gobain ’s... [See More]
- Shape / Form: Powder, Grain or Grog
- Composition: 94.3 % ZrO2 + HFO2
- Material Type: Zirconia
- Applications: Thermal Insulation or Fire Proofing Material
from Saint-Gobain Coating Solutions
Saint-Gobain ’s #222 is buff-colored hollow sphere powder that produces highly effective, corrosion-resistant thermal barrier coatings. The spherical shape provides for more uniform delivery without pulsing or plugging of feed lines. The hollow particle morphology contributes to more complete... [See More]
- Shape / Form: Powder, Grain or Grog
- Composition: 21 % CeO2, 77 % ZrO2
- Material Type: Zirconia
- Applications: Thermal Insulation or Fire Proofing Material
from Saint-Gobain Coating Solutions
Saint-Gobain ’s #2020, #2021, #2525 & 2026HE are fused black powders that feature rounded particles for superior flow characteristics. These powders produce dense, very hard coatings with excellent resistance to wear & corrosion. These powders, which are backed by Saint-Gobain ’s... [See More]
- Shape / Form: Powder, Grain or Grog
- Applications: Abrasion Resistant
- Composition: 99.6 % Cr2O3
from Saint-Gobain Coating Solutions
Saint-Gobain ’s 3000 series features fused black powders that are rounded for superior flow characteristics. These powders produce coatings for applications where resistance to wear & corrosion are essential. The rounded particle shape, combined with Saint-Gobain ’s strict control of... [See More]
- Shape / Form: Powder, Grain or Grog
- Applications: Abrasion Resistant
- Composition: 99.8 % Cr2O3
from Saint-Gobain Coating Solutions
Saint-Gobain ’s #340 & 341 are sintered & crushed blocky shaped powders that produce excellent wear & corrosion resistant coatings. The presence of silica & titania increases deposit efficiency & improves finish quality when compared to pure chromium oxide powders. These... [See More]
- Shape / Form: Powder, Grain or Grog
- Applications: Abrasion Resistant
- Composition: 90.25 % Cr2O3 3.5 % SiO2 3 % TIO2
from Saint-Gobain Coating Solutions
Saint-Gobain ’s #233 & #233PW crushed cream-colored powders are created using a special fusion process that gives the particles an open structure. These coatings act as an excellent thermal barrier or insulator, providing excellent resistance to thermal shock & particle erosion at... [See More]
- Shape / Form: Powder, Grain or Grog
- Applications: Thermal Insulation or Fire Proofing Material
- Composition: 77.5 % ZrO2 + HFO2, 21.2 % MgO
from Saint-Gobain Coating Solutions
Saint-Gobain ’s sintered 300 series features three blocky shaped powders. The titania present in these formulations yields superior deposit efficiency & finishing characteristics compared to pure chromium oxide. Virtually free of chromium metal, these powders produce an extremely corrosion... [See More]
- Shape / Form: Powder, Grain or Grog
- Applications: Abrasion Resistant
- Composition: 96.15 % Cr2O3
from Saint-Gobain Coating Solutions
Saint-Gobain's #1020 is a fused, crushed mullite powder that is blocky-shaped & white in color. This powder produces coatings that are ideal for applications requiring good dielectric strength, thermal insulation and aluminum metal contact. [See More]
- Shape / Form: Powder, Grain or Grog
- Applications: Abrasion Resistant
- Composition: 77 % Al2O3, 22.5 % SiO2
from Saint-Gobain Coating Solutions
Particle Size Options for Tailored Porosity. These hollow sphere powders feature 8% stabilized yttria with very uniform chemistry. These products are available in a range of particle sizes to meet specific porosity demands, providing high deposit efficiency for long lasting, high performance thermal... [See More]
- Shape / Form: Powder, Grain or Grog
- Composition: 90 % ZrO2, 7.5 % Y2O3
- Material Type: Zirconia
- Applications: Thermal Insulation or Fire Proofing Material
from Saint-Gobain Coating Solutions
Saint-Gobain ’s #171 is a spherical white magnesium aluminate (Spinel) powder used primarily for resurfacing parts that require high thermal shock resistance. These coatings resist wetting by liquid aluminum, making it ideal for resurfacing molds, ladles, ladle plugs, ladle lips & other... [See More]
- Shape / Form: Powder, Grain or Grog
- Applications: Foundry / Metal Processing; Thermal Insulation or Fire Proofing Material
- Composition: 75.5 % Al2O3, 23.9 % MgO
from Saint-Gobain Coating Solutions
Saint-Gobain's #1000 & #1001 powders are composed of fused & crushed, blocky-shaped black titania. These powders are used for coatings where only moderate resistance to abrasive wear is required. The products are soluble in alkalis & sulfuric acid but resist attack in many other environments. [See More]
- Shape / Form: Powder, Grain or Grog
- Applications: Abrasion Resistant
- Composition: 99.25 % TiO2
from Saint-Gobain Coating Solutions
Coatings that Extend Service Life in High-Temp Applications. This hollow-sphere, completely homogenous, high purity powder offers the highest deposit efficiency along with the lowest thermal conductivity for an extremely durable thermal barrier coating. Saint-Gobain ’s #1190 powders have very... [See More]
- Shape / Form: Powder, Grain or Grog
- Composition: 75-92 % ZrO2 6-22 % Y203
- Material Type: Zirconia
- Applications: Thermal Insulation or Fire Proofing Material
from Saint-Gobain Coating Solutions
Coatings that Extend Service Life in High-Temp Applications. This highly homogenous powder with 20% yttria features a hollow sphere form for optimal deposit efficiency. The coating provides excellent thermal barrier protection in land based turbine & air engine applications. Saint-Gobain... [See More]
- Shape / Form: Powder, Grain or Grog
- Composition: 78.8 % ZrO2+HfO2, 21 % Y2O3
- Material Type: Zirconia
- Applications: Thermal Insulation or Fire Proofing Material