Aluminum Nitride Ball

Aluminum Nitride Ball

Aluminum Nitride Ball

Purity: 95%-99%

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Aluminum Nitride Ball is a high-performance ceramic material with exceptional thermal conductivity, electrical insulation, and high-temperature resistance. It is widely used for electronic heat dissipation, mechanical bearing, semiconductor equipment, and aerospace. As a leading supplier and manufacturer of premium aluminum nitride products, we can supply high-quality aluminum nitride balls with various specifications and competitive prices, offering customized solutions to meet specific requirements.

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Aluminum Nitride Ball Data Sheet

Reference Code:HM1924
Purity:95%-99%
Density:3.32 g/cm3
Appearance:Dark Gray / Light Gray / Beige

Aluminum Nitride Ball

Aluminum Nitride Ball is made from high-purity aluminum nitride ceramic, possessing exceptional thermal conductivity (170-230 W/m·K), excellent electrical insulation, and high-temperature resistance (up to over 1000℃). It is manufactured using advanced processes, offering high hardness, a low thermal expansion coefficient, and excellent corrosion resistance. Advanced Ceramics Hub can supply customized solutions for various specifications to meet diverse industrial and research requirements.

Aluminum Nitride Ball

Aluminum Nitride Ball Advantages

  • High thermal conductivity (170-230 W/mK), up to 9.5 times that of alumina.
  • A thermal expansion coefficient similar to that of silicon (Si).
  • Superior electrical insulation and lower dielectric constant.
  • Higher mechanical strength (450 MPa).
  • Excellent resistance to molten metal corrosion.
  • High purity and non-toxic.

Aluminum Nitride Ball Applications

  • High-Temperature Applications: Due to its excellent heat resistance, aluminum nitride balls are widely used in bearings and moving parts in high-temperature environments.
  • Electronics: In electronic devices like power modules and LED lighting, these ceramic balls are used for efficient heat dissipation and electrical insulation.
  • Mechanical Industry: With high hardness and wear resistance, aluminum nitride balls are used in mechanical components that require high wear resistance, such as precision bearings and seals.
  • Semiconductor Industry: In semiconductor manufacturing, these ceramic balls are used for support and heat dissipation to improve manufacturing precision.
  • Aerospace: The high strength and heat resistance of aluminum nitride balls make them ideal for critical components in aerospace applications.

Aluminum Nitride Material Properties

PropertyUnitHMAN1000HMAN2000HMAN3000HMAN4000HMAN1000S
Densityg/cm33.323.323.323.303.30
Young’s ModulusGPa 300-350300-350300-350300-350350
Fracture Toughness KICMPa m1/23332.53
Poisson’s Ratio– 0.220.220.220.220.22
Compressive StrengthMPa30003000300030003000
Flexural Strength @ 25°CMPa350350350350350
HardnessGPa1010101211

PropertyUnitHMAN1000HMAN2000HMAN3000HMAN4000HMAN1000S
Thermal Conductivity @ 25°CW/mK170200230200170
CTE 25°C ➞ 400°C10-6/K4.54.54.53.54.6
Max Temperature (Air)°C12001200120012001200
Max Temperature (Inert)°C12001200120012001200

PropertyUnitHMAN1000HMAN2000HMAN3000HMAN4000HMAN1000S
Dielectric Constant1 MHz8.88.88.58.58.8
Dielectric Loss1 MHz5×10-45×10-45×10-45×10-45×10-4
Dielectric Strength DC @ 25°CkV/mm1515151514
Volume Resistivity @ 25°Cohm-cm >1013>1013>1013 >1014 >1014

Aluminum Nitride Material Grades

HMAN1000 is our standard high purity aluminium nitride with a thermal conductivity of 170 W/mK. This is the same thermal performance as our substrate material but offers the possibility of larger pieces in length/width and in thicknesses up to 30mm.
HMAN1000 has good coefficient of thermal expansion – matched to silicon and gallium nitride over wide temperature ranges.

HMAN100 Applications:

  • High power insulators
  • Laser components
  • Water cooled heatsinks
  • Power electronics
  • Aerospace, medical and semiconductor components

HMAN1000S 170 W/mK is our standard high thermal conductivity substrate material, However, other high-performance grades are also available.

HMAN1000S Applications:

  • Heat sinks
  • Heat spreaders
  • Laser heatsinks power rectifiers
  • Aerospace, power electronics, rectifiers

HMAN2000 is one of our enhanced grades of aluminium nitride, offering all the mechanical performance of HMAN1000 with the enhanced benefits of 200 W/mK thermal conductance.

HMAN2000 Applications:

  • Heat sinks
  • Heat spreaders
  • Laser heatsinks power rectifiers
  • Aerospace, power electronics, rectifiers

HMAN3000 is one of our enhanced grades of aluminium nitride offering, all the mechanical performance of HMAN1000 with the enhanced benefits of 230 W/mK thermal conductance.

HMAN3000 Applications:

  • Heat sinks
  • Heat spreaders
  • Laser heatsinks power rectifiers
  • Aerospace, power electronics, rectifiers

HMAN4000 is one of our enhanced grades of aluminium nitride offering, all the mechanical performance of HMAN1000 with the enhanced benefits of 200 W/mK thermal conductance.

HMAN4000 Applications:

  • Heat sinks
  • Heat spreaders
  • Laser heatsinks power rectifiers
  • Aerospace, power electronics, rectifiers

Aluminum Nitride Ceramic Machining

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Aluminum Nitride (AlN) ceramic machining is a precise process used to fabricate high-performance components from aluminum nitride materials. Machining aluminum nitride ceramics requires specialized equipment and techniques to handle their brittleness and hardness. Proper tooling and controlled environments are essential to avoid material damage and achieve the desired surface finish and dimensional accuracy. The common machining methods are as follows:

  • Diamond Cutting: Diamond tools are used to achieve fine precision and smooth surface finishes, ideal for complex shapes.
  • Laser Cutting: A non-contact method used for intricate shapes, with high precision and minimal thermal impact.
  • Precision Grinding: Utilized to achieve fine tolerances and surface finishes. Requires special care to prevent cracking or chipping due to the ceramic’s brittleness.
  • Wire EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining): A method often used for intricate cutting, especially for thin and complex geometries.

Aluminum Nitride Ceramic Packaging

Aluminum Nitride Ceramic products are typically packaged in vacuum-sealed bags to prevent moisture or contamination and wrapped with foam to cushion vibrations and impacts during transport, ensuring the quality of products in their original condition.

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To customize your aluminum nitride ball, please provide the following details:

  1. Dimensions: Specify the diameter
  2. Material Grade: Specify the material grades.
  3. Purity of the material
  4. Tolerances: Specify the tolerances you can accept.
  5. Surface Finish: polished, rough, etc.
  6. Quantity of the balls you need
  7. Alternatively, you can provide a drawing with your specifications.

Once we have these details, we can provide you with a quote within 24 hours.

We carry a wide variety of aluminum nitride products in stock, and for these, there is generally no minimum order requirement. However, for custom orders, we typically set a minimum order value of $200. The lead time for stock items is usually 1-2 weeks, while custom orders usually take 3-4 weeks, depending on the specifics of the order.

Aluminum Nitride Balls are widely used in precison bearings, semiconductor equipment, and high-temperature applications due to their excellent thermal and mechanical properties.

High thermal conductivity (170-200 W/m·K), extreme hardness, corrosion resistance, and electrical insulation.

The standard sizes range from 1~5 mm in diameter and the custom sizes are available according to specific requirements.

Advanced Ceramic Hub, established in 2016 in Colorado, USA, is a specialized supplier and manufacturer of tantalum and tantalum alloys. With extensive expertise in supply and export, we offer competitive pricing and customized solutions tailored to specific requirements, ensuring outstanding quality and customer satisfaction. As a professional provider of ceramics, refractory metals, specialty alloys, spherical powders, and various advanced materials, we serve the research, development, and large-scale industrial production needs of the scientific and industrial sectors.

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