YTZP Grinding Media

High-purity zirconia beads for precision grinding and minimal contamination.
Ensure long life, high efficiency, and uniform milling in sensitive applications.

Durable Zirconia Beads for High-Precision Milling and Dispersion

YTZP Grinding Media are high-performance ceramic beads composed primarily of tetragonal zirconia derived from high-purity zirconium oxide and yttrium oxide. This advanced composition delivers the highest strength among all ceramic grinding media.

Engineered for exceptional wear resistance, sphericity, and mechanical toughness, YTZP beads minimize contamination and deliver consistent results even in sensitive grinding applications. Their high density and fracture resistance ensure increased milling efficiency and long-term process stability.

NAGASE supplies YTZP Grinding Media globally for high-precision dispersion in pigments, electronics, ceramics, and coating applications – with full technical support and custom sizing options. Several grain sizes available.

Selection of YTZP grinding media in various grain sizes and forms, displayed in glass sample containers for high-performance milling applications.

Applications

YTZP Grinding Media are ideal for precision milling across pigment, ceramic, and electronic material sectors.

  • Inks, pigments, and paints requiring uniform particle size reduction
  • Inorganic powders such as advanced ceramics and metal oxides
  • Electronic components – Ceramic capacitors, thermistors, resistors
  • Display pastes – LCD color paste, PDP glass paste, and more
  • Heat-sensitive materials where low contamination is essential

Features

YTZP beads offer top-class performance in durability, efficiency, and purity.

  • Extremely high purity – Reduces contamination during milling
  • Exceptional strength – Difficult to break, ensuring long product life
  • Consistent sphericity – Enhances grinding efficiency and dispersion
  • High density – Improves milling force and energy transfer
  • Superior toughness – Over 5× stronger than alumina-based media

Frequently Asked Questions about YTZP Grinding Media

What are YTZP Grinding Media made of?
They are composed of high-purity zirconium oxide stabilized with yttrium oxide, forming tetragonal zirconia polycrystals (YTZP).

Why are YTZP beads preferred over alumina or glass beads?
They provide significantly higher strength, density, and wear resistance, reducing contamination and extending service life.

Can YTZP Grinding Media be used with sensitive materials?
Yes, due to their purity and toughness, they are suitable for milling heat-sensitive or contaminant-sensitive products like electronic pastes.

In which industries are these beads commonly used?
They are used in electronics, pigment production, advanced ceramics, coating materials, and nanoparticle dispersions.

Do YTZP beads retain their performance over time?
Yes, their resistance to fracture and high sphericity ensure long-lasting, consistent grinding behavior.

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Niklas Graebner
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