Ceramic Materials

High-Performance Ceramics by Schunk

Light, exceptionally hard, and capable of withstanding extreme temperatures, corrosive media, and abrasive wear — Schunk’s technical ceramics empower engineers with new design possibilities. Whether for a prototype or large-scale series — our materials and solutions are tailored to your needs, ensuring dependable performance across the entire lifetime.

Material Diversity

Why Choose Schunk Technical Ceramics?

For more than a century, Schunk has pioneered advanced ceramic solutions for the most demanding environments. From concept to series production, we deliver all stages—material development, application engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance—from a single source. Your benefits: shorter time to market, optimized total cost of ownership, and secure supply chain continuity.

Silicon Carbide

Silicon Carbide (SiC)

Ideal for components subject to high thermal and mechanical stress

Ultra-hard composite with excellent thermal shock resistance and near-zero wear—ideal for mechanical seals, turbines, and high-temperature components.

Boron Carbide

Boron Carbide (B₄C)

Extremely light, extremely hard – perfect for ballistic applications

One of the hardest known materials, combining low density and extreme abrasion resistance—perfect for ballistic protection, slurry nozzles, and wear linings.

Aluminum Oxide

Aluminum Oxide (Al₂O₃)

Reliable all-rounder for electrical and chemical challenges

Cost-efficient and electrically insulating up to ~1,700 °C, with excellent chemical stability—widely used for insulating components, bearings, and precision ceramics.

Zirconium Oxide

Zirconium Oxide (ZrO₂)

Highest strength with low thermal conductivity – ideal for high-temperature processes

Transformation-toughened with high flexural strength and low thermal conductivity—used in medical implants, precision valves, and wear parts.

Versatile