Steatite

Composition

Mg Silicate

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steatite overview

Steatite is used in electronic components and manufacturing processes. Its low dielectric loss combined with a high dielectric strength make it an excellent inexpensive component for electronics and manufacturing processes.

Example Applications

Traditional electrical insulators
Fuses

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Property	Units	Value
Flexural Strength, MOR (20 °C)	MPa	140 - 160
Fracture Toughness, K_Ic	MPa m^1/2	2.0
Thermal Conductivity (20 °C)	W/m K	2.5 - 3.0
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion	1 x 10^-6/°C	8.5 - 10.0
Maximum Use Temperature	°C	1200
Dielectric Strength (6.35mm)	ac-kV/mm	-
Dielectric Loss (tan δ)	1MHz, 25 °C	-
Volume Resistivity (25°C)	Ω-cm	10¹³

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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