CrownRe YBZ® High-Quality Zirconia Grinding Media: The Ultimate Choice for (Nano) Grinding and Dispersion

CrownRe's YBZ® zirconia grinding media has earned a solid reputation for its exceptional performance in (nano) grinding and dispersion applications. Manufactured by Nikkato Corporation, a leading ceramic manufacturer in Japan and a pioneer in the development of strength-enhanced zirconia ceramics, YBZ® sets the standard for quality and innovation.

Key Features:

Leveraging the unique properties of advanced ceramics, YBZ® grinding media is resistant to rust and corrosion, making it ideal for water-based processes. Produced from high-quality yttria-stabilized zirconia powder, YBZ® grinding media exhibits superior grinding efficiency due to its higher density and exceptional wear resistance, attributed to its high crushing strength and durability. The nearly perfect spherical shape of YBZ® grinding media, combined with its narrow size distribution and high density, ensures superior productivity and eliminates product contamination from both media and mill parts.

Choose CrownRe YBZ® zirconia grinding media for unmatched performance and reliability in your grinding and dispersion processes.

CrownRe YBZ®: The Optimal Choice for Particle Reduction in Wet Milling Processes for Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Applications

CrownRe's YBZ® zirconia grinding media is the ideal solution for particle reduction in wet milling processes, accommodating all materials, including pharmaceutical products. With its superior performance and reliability, YBZ® stands out as the go-to option for achieving precise particle size reduction in these critical applications.

YBZ® Advantages:

• Comprehensive      support in documentation and QA/QC approvals to ensure compliance with      industry standards and regulations.
• Narrow size      distribution to ensure consistent particle size and improve process      efficiency.
• Proven to produce      the finest product particle size with the narrowest size distribution,      enhancing product quality and performance.
• Batch-to-batch      consistency to maintain uniformity and reliability in production.
• Over 30 years of      continuous production, ensuring product reliability and consistency.
• Lowest wear rate to      minimize downtime and maintenance costs.
• Compatibility with      water-based processes, making it versatile for a wide range of      applications.
• Traceability from      raw material to product, ensuring transparency and accountability in the      supply chain.
• Suitable for all      types of mills, including high-energy, high-throughput equipment,      providing flexibility and scalability for various production needs.

Choose CrownRe YBZ® zirconia grinding media for your pharmaceutical and biomedical wet milling processes to achieve optimal particle reduction, enhance product quality, and ensure compliance with industry standards.

CrownRe Zirconia: Applications & Available Sizes

Available Sizes & Bulk Densities

Ultra-Fine Grinding Options

Cylinder Options

Additional Sizes

Choose CrownRe zirconia for superior performance and reliability across a wide range of industries. Contact us today to learn more about our available sizes and applications.

Formation Process, Composition, and Downstream Applications of Zirconia Beads

1. Formation Process of Zirconia Beads

Zirconia (ZrO₂) beads are widely used in various industries due to their high hardness, heat resistance, and corrosion resistance. The main manufacturing methods include:

1. Sol-Gel Method

  - Hydrolysis of zirconium precursors (e.g., zirconium oxychloride) forms a sol, which is then gelled, dried, and sintered into zirconia beads.

  - Advantages: Controlled particle size, high purity, suitable for precision applications.

2. Spray Drying

  - Zirconia slurry is atomized into droplets and rapidly dried to form spherical beads.

  - Advantages: High production efficiency, suitable for mass production.

3. Melting Method

  - Zirconia raw materials are melted at high temperatures and dispersed into droplets via airflow or centrifugal force, then cooled into beads.

  - Advantages: Suitable for large-sized beads.

4. Rolling Granulation

  - Zirconia powder is mixed with a binder and rolled into spherical granules, followed by sintering.

  - Advantages: Simple process, low cost.

2. Composition of Zirconia Beads

The properties of zirconia beads depend on their composition:

- Yttria-Stabilized Zirconia (YSZ): 3-8% Y₂O₃ for thermal stability.

- Partially Stabilized Zirconia (PSZ): MgO or CaO for enhanced mechanical properties.

- Pure Zirconia (Monoclinic/Tetragonal): Used in high-wear applications.

3. Downstream Applications

Zirconia beads are used in:

- Grinding Media: For ultra-fine grinding in paints, inks, and electronics.

- Ceramic Toughening: Improves fracture toughness in structural ceramics.

- Biomedical: Used in artificial joints and dental implants.

- Fuel Cells: Electrolyte material in solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC).

- Cosmetics: Used in high-end exfoliants and foundations.