Technical Ceramics

Ceramic Injection Moulding (CIM) Materials

Morgan Technical Ceramics offer a range of high performance materials formulated specifically for the Ceramic Injection Moulding (CIM) process. The materials have been designed in line with our customers' requirements to give optimal characteristics in challenging applications.

Medical Grade Zirconia

Complies with ISO 13356 'Implants for Surgery using Non-Metallic Materials'

A very high purity zirconia-based material, partially stabilised with yttria. Contains 99.9% ZrO2, Y2O3 and HfO2 in combination.

Medical Grade Zirconia Features

  • Clinical use since 1990
  • Very high mechanical strength
  • Very dense and non-porous
  • Excellent corrosion resistance
  • Can also be used for metallised applications
  • Ultra fine grain
  • Excellent wear resistance
  • High impact resistance and toughness

Hilox™ 998 (99.6% Alumina)

A 99.6% purity, fully dense alumina typically used in ceramic injection moulding and extrusion forming for applications requiring good electrical properties and resistance to thermal and chemical fatigue

Hilox™ 998 Features

  • Non-porous and vacuum tight
  • High volume resistivity
  • Good thermal conductivity
  • Resistant to chemical attack