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Posted on June 19, 2017 by dean
Q: I was looking at your site and noticed that the ceramics don’t have a yield strength. What does that mean? A: Metals and plastic have yield strengths because they start to stretch before breaking… the point where they start stretching is the “yield point” and the stress at that … Continue reading →
Posted in Advanced Ceramic Fasteners, Application, FAQs, High Strength, Material, Technical Questions | Tagged ceramics, metals, polymers, Tensile Strength, Yield Strength | Leave a comment
Posted on February 8, 2017 by dean
Q: Are ceramics fragile? Do I have to worry about them breaking compared to metals? A: Compared to metals ceramic fasteners are indeed fragile. Unlike a metal, there is very little yield before it fractures. Additionally ceramic fasteners and susceptible to thermal shock.
Posted in Advanced Ceramic Fasteners, FAQs, Technical Questions, Uncategorized | Tagged breakage, breaking, ceramic, metals, thermal shock | Leave a comment