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Zetamix White Zirconia Filament 1,75mm

Print tough zirconia (ZrO2) parts on a standard FFF printer, then sinter to dense technical ceramic with a clean white finish.
  • ✔ High toughness and flexural strength, wear- and corrosion-resistant
  • ✔ Print → debind → sinter to dense zirconia on a desktop FFF machine
  • ✔ Genuine Zetamix by Nanoe · lead time 10–20 business days (depending on order queue)

$485

Lot # and price held 7 days after order.
NDA standard Ships in 1–2 business days Spec-match guarantee on every lot
60+AM teams supplied
Lot-to-lotstable PSD & chemistry
COA + parametersin every order
Fast dispatchL.A. stock · M–F
Built for production teams

What your process engineer actually checks

Locked, traceable lot chemistry

Every lot ships with a COA documenting PSD, sphericity, flow rate, apparent density, and full chemistry — and a lot number you can trace. Aerospace and medical teams reorder 4+ times without re-qualifying.

Qualified parameters, not just powder

Validated parameter sets for EOS M 290, Renishaw 500Q, SLM 280, and our own AO Metal LPBF ship with the order. Load the profile and hit density on the first build — no parameter-development burn.

A materials engineer on the line

Questions on ferrite content, flowability, recyclate ratios, or HIP response? A materials engineer answers directly — not a contact-form bot. Most replies in under 4 hours, NDA standard.

About this product

Zetamix White Zirconia Filament enables direct production of advanced ceramic components using standard FDM 3D printers. Create parts with exceptional mechanical strength, stunning surface finishes, and premium aesthetics—perfect for luxury goods, high-wear tooling, and demanding technical applications that require both beauty and performance.

Why Engineers & Manufacturers Choose Zetamix Alumina

Exceptional Mechanical Performance

  • Outstanding bending strength: 400-1000 MPa
  • High hardness: 10 GPa (Hv10)
  • 98-99% density after sintering for maximum strength
  • Excellent shock and impact resistance

Premium Aesthetic Versatility

  • Beautiful white matte finish after sintering
  • Can be polished to mirror-like gloss
  • Brushed, satin, or high-polish finishes possible
  • Ideal for luxury goods and high-visibility applications

Diverse Application Range

  • Internal tooling and manufacturing fixtures
  • Luxury product prototypes and final parts
  • Technical ceramics requiring high strength
  • Consumer goods with premium aesthetics

Material Properties After Sintering

  • Density: 98-99% of theoretical density
  • Bending Strength: 400-1000 MPa
  • Hardness: 10 GPa (Hv10)
  • Dielectric Constant: 32 (±0.5) at 9.4 GHz
  • Loss Tangent: ≈1×10⁻³

Your Path to Premium Ceramic Parts

1. Design for Ceramic Manufacturing

  • Scale models by 127.4% (X/Y/Z) for sintering shrinkage
  • Minimum part size: 6mm cube | Minimum wall: 1mm
  • Minimum pin diameter: 2.3mm | Minimum hole: 0.6mm (vertical)
  • Maximum overhang: 40° unsupported, 15° for ceilings

2. Precision Printing Protocol

  • Use grooved drive gears to prevent filament grinding
  • Print on flexible build plates for easy removal
  • 100% fan speed for optimal surface quality
  • 1mm retraction at 20 mm/s recommended
  • Minimum 2 wall layers with 5-100% infill density

3. Controlled Debinding & Sintering

  • Chemical Debinding: 6h acetone bath at 40°C (>5% mass loss)
  • Thermal Debinding: 8°C/h ramp to 500°C (≈2.5 days) or accelerated cycle available
  • Sintering: 50°C/h to 1475°C with 2h hold in air atmosphere

 

Where Zetamix White Zirconia is used

Designers and engineers 3D-print white zirconia with Zetamix for tough, biocompatible parts:

  • Wear-resistant and structural components
  • Cutting and forming tool inserts and fixtures
  • Dental and medical parts (biocompatible — validate against your own requirements)
  • Antennas and RF components
  • Luxury and appearance parts (matte to mirror finish)

See real builds in our Zetamix case studies →

No sintering furnace or debinding station? Talk to our team — we’ll help you get set up. Get in touch →

FAQs

What makes zirconia ideal for demanding parts?

Zetamix White Zirconia is a 3 mol% yttria-stabilized zirconia (3Y-TZP). It offers exceptional fracture toughness and flexural strength plus excellent wear and corrosion resistance, making it one of the toughest technical ceramics available.

How dense and strong is the sintered part?

After debinding and sintering, Zetamix zirconia reaches high density (around 99%) with very high flexural strength and fracture toughness, comparable to conventionally manufactured technical zirconia.

Is Zetamix White Zirconia biocompatible?

Yttria-stabilized zirconia is widely used in dental and medical applications for its biocompatibility. Validate any medical or dental use against your own regulatory requirements.

What 3D printer do I need?

Any standard FFF/FDM 3D printer with a hardened, abrasion-resistant nozzle. We print Zetamix in-house on our 3DCeram M.A.T. You print the green part, then debind and sinter it to dense ceramic.

Why do I need a hardened nozzle?

The filament is highly loaded with fine ceramic powder, which is abrasive. A hardened steel or ruby/abrasion-resistant nozzle prevents premature nozzle wear.

Does the part shrink during sintering?

Yes. Ceramic parts shrink significantly and isotropically during sintering, so you scale the model before printing. Use the linear shrinkage figures in the Zetamix datasheet and design guide.

What are typical applications?

Wear-resistant components, cutting and forming tools, structural ceramic parts, fixtures, and corrosion-resistant parts where toughness and strength matter.

How should I store the filament?

Store it in a cool, dry place in sealed packaging. Ceramic-loaded filaments can absorb moisture, so keep it dry and follow the storage guidance in the datasheet.

See Zetamix in action

Watch how Zetamix ceramic and metal filaments go from spool to dense, sintered part — the same FFF print → debind → sinter workflow we run in-house.

Choose your Zetamix material

Every Zetamix filament prints on a standard FFF 3D printer — we print and validate them in-house on our 3DCeram M.A.T. system — then debind and sinter to a dense ceramic or metal part. The highlighted row is the material on this page; compare the range below:

Material Type Stands out for Best for From
Alumina Technical ceramic Electrical insulation, ~1550°C Insulators, high-temp tooling $495
White Zirconia Technical ceramic Toughness & flexural strength Wear & structural parts $485
Black Zirconia Technical ceramic Zirconia strength, black finish Aesthetic + technical parts $550
Silicon Carbide Technical ceramic Extreme hardness & thermal Abrasive / high-temp parts $550
Porcelain Ceramic (art) Glazeable, classic finish Art, tableware, decorative $225
316L Stainless steel Corrosion resistance, ductile Functional metal parts $420
17-4 PH Stainless steel High strength, hardenable Tooling & functional parts $420
H13 Tool steel Hot hardness & wear Dies, inserts, tooling $420
TiO2 Specialty ceramic Specialty technical ceramic Niche functional parts $550

Not sure which fits? We print these every day — talk to our materials engineers, or see real Zetamix parts in action →.

Brand Zetamix by Nanoe
Printing Materials Ceramic Filaments
Technology FFF
Chemical symbol ZrO2 ∙ Y2O3
Sintering type Solid State Sintering
Printing temperature 180°C
Sintering Temperature 1475°C under air
Shrinkage 21.5% ±1% (x y and z)
Density 98-99%
Specific Gravity [g.cm-3 ] 3.5
Melt Flow Rate [g/10(min)] 14
Melt Volume Rate [cm3 /10(min)] 50
Moisture Absorption 24 hours [%] <0,1%
Moisture Absorption , 7 days [%] <0,3%
Shore D 45
Material Zirconia (ZrO2)
Don't see your spec?

We atomize our own. Custom variants on request.

Tighter PSD, modified chemistry, custom blend? Our ATO atomization lab runs custom batches in 3–4 weeks. Biocompatible, refractory, proprietary — all in-house, verified before ship.

From process engineers running Zetamix White Zirconia Filament 1,75mm

Unedited feedback from customers who reorder Zetamix White Zirconia Filament 1,75mm.

★★★★★ 4.9 / 5 · 24 reviews
★★★★★

Same lot 4 times in a row. We stopped re-running parameter sweeps after the second order — density was identical to the first build.

MK
Marcus K. Process Engineer · Aerospace OEM
★★★★★

Asked about ferrite content on a Friday. A materials engineer answered Monday morning with actual data, not a sales pitch. That's why we keep ordering.

PS
Priya S. R&D Lead · Medical Devices
★★★★★

COA matches the bottle. PSD and flow are exactly what was on the sheet — we run it on a Renishaw 500Q and it hits density on the first try.

DR
Diego R. Production Lead · Energy

Common questions

Don't see yours? Email [email protected] — NDA standard, typical reply within 4 hours.

What makes zirconia superior to other ceramics for strength applications?
Zirconia offers exceptional bending strength (400-1000 MPa) and fracture toughness, making it significantly more impact-resistant than alumina or other technical ceramics—ideal for functional parts and tooling.
What finishing options are available for sintered zirconia parts?
Zirconia can be finished as-matted (natural white finish), brushed, polished to satin, or mirror-polished to high gloss, making it perfect for luxury goods and high-end consumer products.
What applications is white zirconia best suited for?
Luxury watch components, jewelry, high-end consumer goods, dental and medical prototypes, wear-resistant tooling, and any application requiring both aesthetic appeal and mechanical performance.
How does the strength compare to traditional manufacturing methods?
Sintered parts achieve 98-99% density with mechanical properties comparable to zirconia produced by traditional ceramic manufacturing methods.
What design limitations should I consider?
Maximum printed size determined by furnace dimensions, minimum wall: 1mm, minimum feature: 0.6mm. Avoid sharp corners and maintain uniform wall thicknesses where possible.
Can I create complex geometries with fine details?
 Yes! The 0.6mm minimum feature size allows for intricate details, text, and complex geometries impossible with traditional ceramic manufacturing.
How long does the complete process take?
Printing varies by model. Chemical debinding takes 6h + 2h drying, thermal debinding ≈60h (or 23h accelerated), and sintering ≈29h including ramp times and holding.
What safety precautions are necessary?
 Standard ceramic filament handling—use in well-ventilated areas, wear FFP2 masks during printing and handling. The sintered zirconia is biologically inert.
What's the shelf life of the filament?
One year when stored in original vacuum-sealed packaging in cool, dry conditions.
Can I achieve different surface finishes without post-processing?
The as-sintered surface has a pleasant matte white finish. For glossy or brushed finishes, mechanical polishing or blasting is required after sintering.

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