CLEARCERAM^®-Z shows almost Zero Thermal Expansion over a wide temperature range and offers superior thermal shock resistance. CCZ Regular offers lower thermal expansion across a wide temperature range, while the CCZ-HS offers lower thermal expansion near room Superior Mechanical Properties CLEARCERAM^®-Z is comprised of approximately 70% ceramic material, which makes the mechanical characteristics superior to regular amorphous glass when comparing properties such as Young’s Modulus, Rigidity, Bending Strength, and Knoop Hardness.” Superior Machinability The crystal grain structure of CLEARCERAM^®-Z prevents the propagation of microscopic cracks that can be caused in between machining processes. This property gives the material superior machinability and allows it to be processed into various shapes with high accuracy and elevated yield rates. Excellent Chemical Properties CLEARCERAM^®-Z has very high chemical durability and stability in various cleaning and thin-film coating processes. The material composition does not contain Na, K, B, F, or Pb, which is a main reason for the excellent chemical resistance.