Keralpor 99
99.5% porous aluminum oxide
Our Keralpor 99 is our standard sintering support, which offers significant advantages when used in thermal processes. Due to its low heat capacity, the kiln’s energy consumption is significantly lower when using Keralpor 99 compared to conventional sintering supports and firing aids. The time and energy required to heat up and cool down the kiln are significantly reduced by usingKERAFOL®sintering supports.
Our customers use these setters for sintering LTCC ceramics, solid oxide fuel cells, SOFC/SOEC components, dental ceramics, and for debinding and sintering metal injection molded (MIM) components. The high flatness of Keralpor 99 leads to precise sintering results. Due to the high porosity of 36-38% of the aluminum oxide matrix, gases can easily escape through the sintering substrates during the debinding and sintering processes. The high purity of the Al₂O₃ ceramic minimizes or eliminates the need for rework, as contact reactions do not occur.
Also, no adhesion to the setter occurs during the debinding process. Keralpor 99 can be uses best as a setter plate on your silicon carbide, mullite, corundum and molybdenum kiln furniture.
All sizes up to 310 x 310 mm are available in thicknesses of 1.0 / 1.5 / 2.0 mm.
Please request your customized dimensions and we will produce your Keralpor 99 as quickly as possible.
Advantages
from KERALPOR 99
- Dust and particle-free surface
- Homogeneous pore distribution
- Good mechanical strength despite high porosity
- Material can be cut with laser or water jet
- Very good flatness and surface finish
- Large customized dimensions of the sintering pads possible
- Gases and liquids can diffuse unhindered through the sintered substrates
Applications
Keralpor 99
- Sintered underlays for metal injection molding (MIM)
- Sintering bases for ceramic or dental ceramic production
- Gas-permeable membranes for sensors