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SiLibeads® Type ZY-P PHARMA
Our SiLibeads® Type ZY-P PHARMA are yttrium-stabilised zirconium oxide ceramic beads that have been specially developed for pharmaceutical and medical applications and are characterised by extremely high wear resistance.
Zirconium oxide ceramic beads, yttrium-stabilised
SiLibeads® Type ZY-P PHARMA consist of high-purity, finely crystalline raw materials with a consistent chemical composition, ensuring minimal contamination of the ground material. The polished, dense surface and high roundness of the beads ensure a long service life and minimise contamination from zirconium and yttrium.
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Silibeads® Type ZY-P PHARMA
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Applications
- Pharmaceutical industry: Suitable for ultra-fine grinding down to the nano range, especially for the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
- High-speed mixer: As mixing balls for high-speed mixers in pharmaceutical processes.
- Biotechnology: For biological cell disruption in laboratories and medical facilities.
- Diagnostics: For cell disruption for analysis, e.g. of DNA.
Quality characteristics
- High density and fine-grained structure: Extremely wear-resistant and durable.
- Polished surface and high roundness: Minimal contamination of the ground material.
- GMP-compliant analyses: Certified measurements, including laser microscopy for surface inspection, guarantee the highest quality.
- Safe for pharmaceutical applications: Sterilisable and therefore suitable for pharmaceutical applications without radioactivity.
- Washed balls: Variants washed in both drinking water and pure water are available. The balls washed in pure water are therefore suitable for ready-to-sterilise (RTS) applications.
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SiLibeads® ZY-P PHARMA
SiLibeads® Type ZY-P PHARMA offer an optimal solution for demanding pharmaceutical applications where maximum purity and efficiency are required.
TYPE ZY-P Pharma
Zirconiumoxide / Yttrium stabilized
0.1 – 1.5 mm
| Chemical Analysis | Weight % |
|---|---|
| Zirconiumoxide ZrO2 Hafniumoxide HfO2 | 95.00 +/- 0.50 |
| Yttriumoxide Y2O3 stabilized | 5.00 +0.20/- 0.60 |
| Others | 0.30 |
| Chemical Data | ||
|---|---|---|
| Hydrolytic Resistance | HGB 1 | DIN ISO 720 |
| Acid Class | S1 | DIN 12116 |
| Alkaline Class | A2 | DIN ISO 695 |
| Specific Weight | – | ≥ 6.0 kg/l |
| Young‘s-Modulus | – | ≥ 210 GPa |
| Microhardness | – | ≥ 1300 HV10 |
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