Zirconia backing mix
A graded dry zirconia powder, MIL-48B, for packing around zirconia crucibles in vacuum furnace applications.
Key benefits
Talk to a Technical ExpertMatched thermal expansion
Shares the zirconia crucible's coefficient of thermal expansion, so mix and crucible move together through every heating cycle.
Longer crucible life
Matched expansion means the packing keeps supporting the crucible body, extending working life pour after pour.
Cleaner vacuum melts
Stable support through the cycle helps keep the melt clean, with minimum casting inclusions.
Graded dry powder
Supplied as a graded dry zirconia powder, packed consistently around the crucible in the vacuum furnace.
A graded zirconia packing powder, MIL-48B
The zirconia backing mix, SPEC MIL-48B, is a graded dry zirconia powder for packing around zirconia crucibles in vacuum furnace applications.
- Grade
- Graded zirconia, MIL-48B
- Form
- Dry powder packing
- Application
- Vacuum furnace work
Compatible crucibles
The zirconia backing mix is designed for use with Magna super zirconia and lime stabilised zirconia crucibles in vacuum furnace applications.
- Use with
- Super zirconia and lime stabilised zirconia
- Application
- Vacuum furnace work
- For other bodies
- Use MIPEX
Technical data
Talk to a Technical Expert| Oxide | % |
|---|---|
| ZrO2 + HfO2 | 94.10 |
| CaO | 4.30 |
| SiO2 | 0.80 |
| Al2O3 | 0.50 |
| Fe2O3 | 0.20 |
Typical chemical analysis.
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Frequently asked questions
Send your alloy, furnace type and requirements with an enquiry and our technical team will advise.
The zirconia backing mix pairs with super zirconia and lime stabilised zirconia crucibles. For magnesia, high alumina and chrome alumina crucibles, use MIPEX.
Order zirconia backing mix
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