Cordierite for Ceramic Injection Molding
Cordierite is a low-expansion magnesium aluminum silicate ceramic material with excellent thermal shock resistance, good electrical insulation, and stable performance during repeated heating and cooling cycles. Cordierite ceramic parts usually include insulating sleeves, temperature probe insulators, heat-resistant supports, burner-related ceramic components, and sensor protection parts.
At XY-GLOBAL, we can support custom cordierite ceramic parts while helping review material suitability, part design, manufacturability, and production feasibility.
Typical Cordierite Ceramic Material Properties
| Property | Typical Reference Value |
|---|---|
| Material Type | Magnesium Aluminum Silicate Ceramic |
| Chemical Composition | 2MgO·2Al₂O₃·5SiO₂ |
| Common Color | Off-White / Beige / Light Gray |
| Density | 2.0–2.6 g/cm³ |
| Water Absorption | 0–0.5% For Dense Grades |
| Melting Point | 1460°C |
| Maximum Use Temperature | 1000–1200°C Depending On Grade |
| Thermal Expansion Coefficient | 1.4–4.8 × 10⁻⁶/K Depending On Grade And Temperature Range |
| Thermal Expansion Coefficient From 25 To 1000°C | 1.4–2.6 × 10⁻⁶/K |
| Thermal Conductivity | 1.0–4.8 W/m·K |
| Flexural Strength At Room Temperature | 90–245 MPa |
| Young’s Modulus | 130–220 GPa |
| Relative Dielectric Constant | 4–6 At 1 MHz |
| Dielectric Loss | 4.0–9.0 × 10⁻⁴ At 1 MHz |
| Electrical Insulation | Good |
| Thermal Shock Resistance | Excellent |
| Main Advantages | Low Thermal Expansion, Thermal Shock Resistance, Electrical Insulation |
| Typical Applications | Kiln Furniture, Burner Parts, Oven Ceramic Parts, Temperature Probe Insulators, Heat-Resistant Supports |
The values listed above are typical reference values. Actual properties may vary depending on material grade, density, porosity, supplier, processing method, and testing conditions.
Material Characteristics Comparision Table
Thermal Expansion
Thermal Conductivity
Heat Shock Resistance
Compresslve Strength
Young's Modulus of Elasticty
Max.use TemperatureIn Atmosphere
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Chemical Durability
Flesural Strength UnderDifferent Temperature