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Cordierite

Composition

Al Silicate

cordierite overview

Cordierite combines great thermal shock properties, low thermal expansion rate, and good electrical insulation. It is an excellent fit for inexpensive insulators used in manufacturing and durable goods.

Example Applications

  • Household appliances
  • Electrical insulators

CoorsTek Formulations

Contact a CoorsTek expert to choose a Cordierite solution for your application.

Property Units Value

Flexural Strength, MOR (20 °C)

MPa

100

Fracture Toughness, KIc

MPa m1/2

-

Thermal Conductivity (20 °C)

W/m K

2.5

Coefficient of Thermal Expansion

1 x 10-6/°C

4.0

Maximum Use Temperature

°C

1200

Dielectric Strength (6.35mm)

ac-kV/mm

10

Dielectric Loss (tan δ)

1MHz, 25 °C

7.0

Volume Resistivity (25°C)

Ω-cm

1012

The information provided on this chart is for general material property reference only.  The customer should recognize that exact properties of materials may vary according to product configuration but close control of values of most properties can be maintained, if specified. Nothing herein is provided, or is to be construed, as absolute engineering data or constituting a warranty or representation. Contact CoorsTek for cost-effective design, development and manufacturing assistance. CoorsTek has 300+ variations including various forming and firing processes, not all variants are represented in the present website.

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