Magnesia stabilized zirconia (MSZ) ceramic bushings offer unique characteristics due to the addition of magnesia to the zirconia structure. Here are the main features of magnesia stabilized zirconia ceramic bushings:

1. **High Hardness:**
   - Magnesia stabilized zirconia ceramic bushings maintain high hardness, providing excellent wear resistance and durability.
2. **Enhanced Toughness:**
   - The addition of magnesia contributes to improved toughness, making the ceramic more resistant to cracking or chipping under certain conditions.
3. **High Temperature Stability:**
   - MSZ ceramic bushings can withstand high temperatures without significant degradation, making them suitable for applications in elevated temperature environments.
4. **Chemical Inertness:**
   - Magnesia stabilized zirconia ceramic is chemically inert, providing resistance to corrosion. This characteristic is crucial in applications where exposure to corrosive substances is a concern.
5. **Low Thermal Conductivity:**
   - MSZ ceramic typically has low thermal conductivity, which can be advantageous in applications where minimizing heat transfer is important.
6. **Dimensional Stability:**
   - Magnesia stabilized zirconia ceramic maintains its dimensional stability under various conditions, ensuring consistent performance and preventing deformation or distortion of bushings.
7. **Biocompatibility (for certain grades):**
   - In some medical or bioengineering applications, specific grades of magnesia stabilized zirconia ceramics are biocompatible, making them suitable for use in medical implants or devices.
8. **Corrosion Resistance:**
    - Magnesia stabilized zirconia provides resistance to corrosion, enhancing its suitability for bushings used in harsh environments where exposure to corrosive elements is a concern.
9. **Electrical Insulation:**
    - Zirconia ceramics, including magnesia stabilized types, are electrical insulators, preventing the flow of electrical currents. This property is important in applications where electrical conductivity is undesirable.
10. **Versatility in Applications:**
    - Magnesia stabilized zirconia ceramic bushings are versatile and can be used in various applications, including industrial settings, manufacturing processes, and potentially in specialized applications where enhanced toughness is required.
These characteristics collectively make magnesia stabilized zirconia ceramic bushings valuable in industries such as manufacturing, aerospace, and others where wear resistance, high hardness, and enhanced toughness are essential for prolonged performance in demanding conditions.