2mm Grinding Ball, Zirconium Oxide (100 pieces)

2mm Grinding Ball, Zirconium Oxide (100 pieces)

Grinding Balls are essential for use with Fritsch Planetary Mills, facilitating precise sample preparation. These high-quality zirconium oxide grinding balls are placed into grinding bowls along with the sample to achieve the desired particle size. The size and quantity of grinding balls directly influence the final sample size after milling. As a general rule, larger balls result in coarser particles, while smaller balls yield finer results. It is not advisable to mix balls of different sizes in the same jar, as it may impact consistency and efficiency.

Optimizing Grinding Performance

Selecting the appropriate ball size and quantity depends on your specific application, and user trials are recommended for best results. Using more grinding balls reduces milling time and produces finer particle distributions up to an optimal loading point. For maximum efficiency, avoid overfilling the bowl; only fill up to two-thirds of its total volume, leaving the remaining one-third to allow effective grinding motion.

Material Recommendations

To maximize grinding efficiency and minimize contamination, choose grinding bowls and balls made with materials harder than the sample being processed. For particularly hard samples, tungsten carbide balls paired with steel bowls or zirconium oxide balls with corundum bowls are ideal. Be mindful of cross-contamination risks when using materials of differing compositions.

Key Features

• Density: 5.7 g/cm³
• Recommended for: Fibrous and abrasive samples
• Bowl size compatibility: 500ml, 250ml, 80ml
• Material: Zirconium oxide, designed for durability and precision

Additional Information

• Balls with a 3mm diameter or smaller are sold in packs of 100 pieces. Larger balls are sold individually.
• Compatible grinding bowls, including Classic Grinding Bowls and Premium Grinding Bowls, are sold separately.
• These grinding balls are perfect for applications requiring minimal contamination and precise results, commonly used in research labs, materials science, and quality control processes.

Achieve consistent, efficient grinding performance with these zirconium oxide grinding balls, ensuring reliable results for even the most demanding applications.