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Comparison of Properties of Various Media

Property MATERIAL
  Glass Alumina Media Zircon Media MSZ Media YSZ Media
Density  2.5  3.5 3.75  5.6 >6.0
Fracture Toughness  1.5  3.5  3  6.5  >9
Hardness          
a)Mohs 6 9 7 – 8 8 >9
           
b)Vickers 500 1000 600 950 1250
Water Absorption 0 0 0 0 0
Wear Resistance
(ppm/hour
worn off)
 200  150  225  100  15