PHARMALOX®
Pharmalox® is a high purity alumina ceramic (>99.7% Al2O3) specially designed for our products.
The high purity of this material results in very clean grain boundaries which contribute to its excellent corrosion resistance in the presence of both acid and alkali-based cleaning solutions e.g. NaOH and HCl.
Pharmalox® is inert, non-cytotoxic and does not release particles. It is easy to clean due to the low porosity. It has high wear resistance, a low friction coefficient and accepts very smooth surface finishes.
Pharmalox® Microstructure
Mechanical, physical and electrical properties
Values at 20°C
| Properties | Unit | Pharmalox® |
|---|---|---|
| Color | / | Ivory |
| Density | 103 kg/m3 | > 3.90 |
| Porosity | % volume | 0 |
| Thermal expansion coefficient (20 – 1000°C) | 10-6 /°C | 8 – 8.6 |
| Thermal conductivity | W/m.°C | 29 – 35 |
| Vickers hardness | GPa | 18 |
| Bend strength | MPa | 310 – 400 |
| Young’s Modulus | GPa | 360 – 390 |
| Fracture toughness (K1C factor) | MPa.m1/2 | 3.5 – 4 |
| Electrical resistivity | Ω.cm | > 1014 |
The properties quoted above are typical and should be used for guidance only. They vary somewhat with method of manufacture, size and shape and advice should be sought for critical applications.
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Pharmalox® complies with :- Directive 80/500/EEC amended
- FDA regulation
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