{"product_id":"szs-2-5-2-8mm","title":"Sintered Zirconium Silicate (SZS) Milling Media - 2.5-2.8mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSintered zirconium silicate (SZS) grinding media, 2.5–2.8 mm.\u003c\/strong\u003e The entry point into ceramic media. Higher density than alumina and stronger than ZTA at ≥1,400 N crushing strength, at a fraction of the cost of stabilized zirconia. The workhorse choice for paint, ink, and coatings production where throughput and cost per kilogram matter more than ultimate purity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSintered zirconium silicate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChemical Composition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAl₂O₃ + ZrO₂ ≥ 67%\u003cbr\u003eSiO₂ ≤ 30%\u003cbr\u003eOthers ≤ 3%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBead Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5–2.8 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDensity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≥ 4.08 g\/cm≥\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVickers Hardness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≥ 10 GPa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrushing Strength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≥ 1,400 N\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWear Loss\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≤ 1.2 g\/kg·h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSphericity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≥ 95%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Absorption\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≤ 0.01%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight yellow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaints and coatings\u003c\/strong\u003e: pigment dispersion and letdown\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrinting inks\u003c\/strong\u003e: solvent- and water-based systems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChemical processing\u003c\/strong\u003e: bulk wet grinding and dispersion\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCeramics and minerals\u003c\/strong\u003e: cost-sensitive high-volume milling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eCompatible Equipment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBall mills, agitator bead mills, basket mills, and attritors. Suitable for wet and dry milling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhere SZS Fits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZirconium silicate sits between alumina and stabilized zirconia. It grinds harder and lasts longer than alumina, and costs far less than zirconia, but its lower density limits energy transfer in high-viscosity systems, and it is not suitable where zirconium, aluminum, or silicon contamination is a specification. For battery materials, electronic ceramics, or pharmaceuticals, use yttria- or ceria-stabilized zirconia.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eOrdering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold by the kilogram. Available in 1–13 mm. Contact us for volume pricing or help matching media to your process.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Advanced Materials by Vivara Scientific","offers":[{"title":"2.5-2.8mm \/ 1kg","offer_id":52903776420159,"sku":"AMV-GM-SZS-0025-010","price":29.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/6953\/7343\/files\/IMG_0419-Photoroom.jpg?v=1787783358","url":"https:\/\/advanced-materials.com\/products\/szs-2-5-2-8mm","provider":"Advanced Materials by Vivara Scientific","version":"1.0","type":"link"}