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Zetamix Alumina Filament 1,75mm
Print technical alumina (Al2O3) parts on a standard FFF printer, then debind and sinter to dense, high-temperature ceramic.
- ✔ Electrically insulating, very hard and wear-resistant, stable at high temperatures
- ✔ Print → debind → sinter to dense alumina — no powder bed, no special printer
- ✔ Genuine Zetamix by Nanoe · lead time 10–20 business days (depending on order queue)
$495
Lot # and price held 7 days after order.
NDA standard
Ships in 1–2 business days
Spec-match guarantee on every lot
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 Alumina Filament enables direct production of advanced ceramic components using standard FDM 3D printers. Create parts with exceptional temperature resistance, excellent electrical insulation, and superior wear resistance—ideal for high-temperature applications, electrical insulation, and demanding industrial environments where conventional materials fail.
Why Engineers & Manufacturers Choose Zetamix Alumina
Extreme Temperature Performance
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Withstands temperatures up to 1550°C after sintering
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Excellent thermal stability and heat resistance
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Ideal for furnace components, thermocouple tubes, and high-temperature tooling
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Maintains mechanical properties in extreme thermal environments
Superior Electrical Properties
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Excellent electrical insulator with dielectric constant of 9 (±0.5)
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Low loss tangent: ≈1×10⁻³
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Stable performance from -50°C to +110°C (±5%)
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Perfect for electrical insulation applications
Exceptional Wear & Chemical Resistance
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High hardness: 19 GPa (Hv10)
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Excellent wear resistance for abrasive applications
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Chemically inert – resistant to most acids and alkalis
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98-99% density for maximum durability
Material Properties After Sintering
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Density: 98-99% of theoretical density
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Bending Strength: 200-500 MPa
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Hardness: 19 GPa (Hv10)
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Dielectric Constant: 9 (±0.5) at 9.4 GHz
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Melting Point: 2072°C
Your Path to High-Temperature Ceramic Parts
1. Design for Extreme Environments
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Scale models by 126.2% (X/Y) and 130.2% (Z) for sintering shrinkage
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Minimum part size: 6mm cube | Minimum wall: 1mm
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Minimum pin diameter: 2.5mm | Minimum hole: 0.6mm (vertical)
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Maximum overhang: 40° unsupported, 20° for ceilings
2. Precision Printing Protocol
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Use grooved drive gears to prevent filament grinding
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Print on flexible build plates for easy removal
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100% fan speed for optimal surface quality
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1mm retraction at 20 mm/s recommended
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Maintain room temperature below 25°C (use AC if needed)
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Minimum 2 wall layers with 5-100% infill density
3. Controlled Debinding & Sintering
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Chemical Debinding: 6h acetone bath at 40°C (>5% mass loss)
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Thermal Debinding: 8°C/h ramp to 500°C (≈2.5 days) or accelerated cycle available
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Sintering: 50°C/h to 1550°C with 2h hold in air atmosphere
Where Zetamix Alumina is used
Labs and manufacturers already 3D-print alumina with Zetamix for parts that have to survive heat, wear and electrical loads:
- High-temperature lab fixtures and sample holders (e.g. synchrotron beamlines and high-temperature tensile-test rigs)
- Venturi nozzles and burner components
- Crucibles and on-demand laboratory consumables
- Electrical insulators and wear-resistant tooling inserts
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 alumina ideal for high-temperature applications?
Alumina maintains excellent mechanical properties at extreme temperatures (up to 1550°C), offers outstanding thermal stability, and is chemically inert—making it perfect for furnace components, thermal processing, and high-temperature tooling.
How does alumina compare to zirconia for high-temperature use?
Alumina offers superior temperature resistance (1550°C vs 1475°C for zirconia) and better electrical insulation, while zirconia provides higher mechanical strength. Choose alumina for extreme temperatures and electrical applications.
What applications is alumina best suited for?
High-temperature furnace components, electrical insulators, thermocouple protection tubes, laboratory equipment, wear-resistant liners, chemical processing parts, and any application requiring thermal stability with electrical insulation.
Can alumina parts be used in electrical applications?
Yes! Alumina is an excellent electrical insulator with a dielectric constant of 9 and low loss tangent, making it ideal for high-voltage insulation, circuit components, and electrical feedthroughs.
How chemically resistant is sintered alumina?
Alumina is highly chemically inert, resisting most acids, alkalis, and corrosive environments. This makes it suitable for chemical processing equipment, laboratory ware, and corrosive fluid handling.
What design limitations should I consider?
Maximum printed size determined by furnace dimensions, minimum wall: 1mm, minimum feature: 0.6mm. Account for anisotropic shrinkage (different in X/Y vs Z directions).
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 ≈30h including ramp times and holding.
What safety precautions are necessary?
Use in well-ventilated areas, wear FFP2 masks during printing and handling. The sintered alumina is biologically inert and safe for handling.
What’s the shelf life of the filament?
Six months when stored in original vacuum-sealed packaging in cool, dry conditions.
Can I create complex geometries with internal channels?
Yes! This is a key advantage over traditional ceramic manufacturing. Create intricate internal cooling channels, complex fluid paths, and geometries impossible with conventional methods.
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 |
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| 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 | Al2O3 |
| Sintering type | Solid State Sintering |
| Printing temperature | 170-180°C |
| Sintering Temperature | 1550°C under air |
| Shrinkage | x,y = 20.8% ±1% / z = 23.2% ±1% |
| Density | 98-99% |
| Specific Gravity [g.cm-3 ] | 2.5 |
| Melt Flow Rate [g/10(min)] | 200 |
| Melt Volume Rate [cm3 /10(min)] | 80 |
| Moisture Absorption 24 hours [%] | <0,1% |
| Moisture Absorption , 7 days [%] | <0,3% |
| Shore D | 40 |
Full documentation — TDS, SDS, batch COA, and parameter sets for the major LPBF platforms. Everything you need for qualification under AS9100 / ISO 13485 workflows.
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.
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From process engineers running Zetamix Alumina Filament 1,75mm
Unedited feedback from customers who reorder Zetamix Alumina Filament 1,75mm.
★★★★★
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
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