Hello! In this post, we are going to talk about a pretty cool and important subject — magnesia stabilized zirconia! I know this may sound intimidating, but don, t panic! We'll simplify it into sections for you to take in more easily.
Zirconia is a special type of material. It is extremely hard and hence, it does not get damaged easily. It can even withstand extremely high temperatures without melting.
Now, you may ask: So what the hell is this material? This sounds crazy, but stabilized zirconia refractory is used in industries that heat things up — a lot. One common use is in furnaces, machines that heat materials to extremely high temperatures, and in rocket engines that must operate under such hot conditions. These machines reach insane extremes of heat, and without stabilized zirconia refractory, they would start to fail — or even melt. That would be a big problem!
Durable: It has wide durability, and it does not get worn out easily. This provides longevity, meaning it can continue to work for numerous years before needing a replacement.
Thermal Insulator: It provides a stable temperature, that is, it is stable thermal insulator; That is, it can help keep machines and processes at the correct temperature.
Next, we will discuss about the manufacturing process of stabilized zirconia refractory. It begins with a white powder known as zirconium dioxide. This powder is blended with other key materials such as magnesium oxide, calcium oxide, and yttrium oxide. It undergoes high temperature process after mixing. This converts the powder into a dense solid material. Well, you can compare it to cooking, because when you cook something delicious you have to heat the ingredients!
Steel Making: Here we melt the steel to manufacture it. The interior of the furnace is lined with stabilized zirconia refractory. This protects your furnace from the high heat so it does not break.