P.O. Box 2708
St. Louis, MO 63116
SALES 800-325-9528
FAX 314-832-7799
http://www.stemmerich.com

Pyroceram® III

DESCRIPTION
Glass Type
glass ceramic
Color
transparent
Forms Available
rolled sheet
Principal Uses
woodburning stove windows

PROPERTIES
Thermal:
Coefficient of expansion (20 - 700°C)
3.0 x 10-7/°C
Specific Heat (25 - 100°C) 0.8 J/g°C
Maximum Temperature for continuous use 700°C
Thermal Stress Resistance ΔT max 700°C
Thermal Shock Resistance
ΔT max 700°C
Optical: Refractive Index 1.55
ABBE number 55.4
UV Transmission < 1% for wavelengths < 355 nm (3 mm Thickness
Photo elastic Coefficient 3.11 Brewster
Mechanical: Density
2.55 g/cm3
Young's Modulus
9.43 x 103 kg/mm2
Poisson's Ratio
0.25
Knoop Hardness (1n)
705
Chemical:
Acid Resistance
DIN 12116
Class1
Alkali Resistance
ISO 695
Class1
Hydrolic Resistance
ISO 719
Class1
Electrical:
102 Hz
104 Hz
Dielectric Constant
8.1
7.5
Dissipation Factor
4.0 x 10-3
17 x 10-3
Resistivity: Log
ρ (Ω x cm)
6.8 @ 250°C
5.4 @ 350°C
2.7 @ 700°C
Other: