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Macor

Macor is a machinable glass ceramic. With Macor, fabrication is fast, because it can be machined into complicated shapes and precision parts with ordinary metal working tools, quickly and inexpensively, and it requires no post firing after machining. That means no frustrating delays, no expensive hardware, no post fabrication shrinkage, and no costly diamond tools to meet specifications.

Macor machinable glass ceramic is a white, odorless, porcelain-like (in appearance) material composed of approximately 55% fluorophlogopite mica and 45% borosilicate glass. It has no known toxic effects, however, the dust created in machining can be an irritant.

Properties

Continuous use temperature of 800 degrees C

Thermal expansion matches most metals and sealing glasses

Nonwetting

Zero porosity

No deformity

Excellent insulator

No outgassing

Machinable to .0005"

Applications

Ultra-High vacuum environments
Constant vacuum applications
Aerospace industry
Nuclear-related experiments
Welding nozzles
Fixtures
Medical equipment
Microwave applications

Availabilities

Bar: .250"-2.00" Rod: .060" to 6.00"
Sheet: .060" to 2.00"
Standard Color: White


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