Product Line Overview
This product line consists of zirconia-based containers (jars, tanks, bowls) specifically engineered for the high-energy environment of planetary ball mills. They are designed for two primary functions: grinding (size reduction to nano-scale) and mixing/homogenizing.
1. Zirconia Planetary Grinding Tank
This is the standard and most common type of jar used in planetary ball mills.
Primary Function: Size Reduction. To break down solid materials from coarse particles to fine or even nano-sized powders through high-energy impacts with grinding balls.
Key Characteristic: Designed to withstand extreme mechanical stress and abrasive wear.
Material: Yttria-Stabilized Zirconia (YSZ) for maximum wear resistance and contamination-free processing.
Typical Use Cases:
Preparing samples for material science research.
Grinding ceramic powders before sintering.
Pulverizing geological samples for analysis.
2. Zirconia Mixing Tank / Mixing Jar
While often the same physical jar, this term emphasizes a different primary function.
Primary Function: Homogenization and Mixing. To thoroughly blend two or more different powders or to disperse particles in a liquid to create a uniform slurry or composite material.
Key Characteristic: May have a smoother internal finish to facilitate easy cleaning and efficient rolling motion of the balls for mixing rather than just impact.
Material: Yttria-Stabilized Zirconia (YSZ), chosen for its chemical inertness to not react with the components being mixed.
Typical Use Cases:
Creating homogeneous composite materials (e.g., metal-ceramic composites).
Mixing electrode materials for batteries.
Preparing slurry for thin-film coatings.
3. QM Nano-Scale Grinding Tank
This is a high-precision version of the standard grinding tank, optimized for achieving the smallest possible particle sizes.
Primary Function: Achieving Nano-Scale (1-100 nm) Particle Sizes.
Key Characteristics:
Superior Internal Finish: The inner walls are highly polished to a mirror finish. This minimizes surface roughness, which can trap particles and cause contamination between batches.
Perfect Sealing: Features an advanced lid sealing mechanism (often with a PTFE or silicone gasket and a robust clamping system) to create a completely sealed atmosphere. This is critical for preventing oxidation or moisture absorption during long grinding times required for nano-milling.
Precision Engineering: Manufactured to tighter tolerances to ensure perfect balance at high rotational speeds, which is essential for efficient nano-grinding.
Material: High-purity, nano-grade YSZ to ensure zero contamination.
Typical Use Cases:
Synthesis of nano-powders for catalysts.
Production of nano-pigments and dyes.
Pharmaceutical research requiring nano-sized active ingredients.
4. Wear-Resistant Mixing Tank
This term highlights the key material property that makes zirconia superior for long-term, heavy-duty use.
Primary Function: Providing an exceptionally long service life under highly abrasive conditions, whether used for grinding or mixing.
Key Characteristic: The core benefit is extended durability and cost-saving.
Compared to Alumina: Lasts 5-10 times longer.
Compared to Stainless Steel: Completely immune to rust and provides much higher wear resistance, leading to no metallic contamination.
Material: Yttria-Stabilized Zirconia (YSZ) is inherently wear-resistant. This product emphasizes this trait for applications where jar wear is a primary concern and cost driver.
Typical Use Cases:
High-volume sample preparation labs.
Grinding of very hard materials (e.g., silicon carbide, tungsten carbide).
Any application where frequent jar replacement is undesirable.
Summary Table
| Product Type | Primary Function | Key Feature | Ideal For |
| Planetary Grinding Tank | Size Reduction | General-purpose, high strength | Standard grinding of materials to fine powders. |
| Mixing Tank | Homogenization & Blending | Chemical inertness, good flow | Creating uniform composites and slurries. |
| QM Nano-Scale Grinding Tank | Achieving Nano Particles | Mirror finish, perfect seal | High-purity R&D for nanotechnology. |
| Wear-Resistant Mixing Tank | Longevity in Abrasive Use | Extreme durability & cost-saving | Heavy-duty use, grinding hard materials, reducing downtime. |
Conclusion
All these products leverage the superior properties of zirconia ceramic—exceptional wear resistance, high strength, and chemical inertness. The different names (Grinding Tank, Mixing Tank, Nano-Scale, Wear-Resistant) simply highlight different applications and performance features tailored to meet the specific needs of various laboratory and industrial processes in planetary ball milling.
