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Planetary Ball Mill Jars & Media (Tungsten Carbide, Agate, Alumina, Si3N4, PTFE & 316L SS)

Matched planetary ball-mill grinding jars and milling balls in Tungsten Carbide (WC-Co), Natural Brazilian Agate, 99.5% Alumina, Silicon Nitride, PTFE, and 316L Stainless Steel (50 mL to 1,000 mL).

Alternate & search designations: Tungsten carbide planetary ball mill jar, natural agate grinding jar, vacuum argon glovebox ball milling jar
Purity / Grade OptionsWC-6%Co, Natural Brazilian Agate (99.9% SiO2), 99.5% Al2O3, Si3N4, Virgin PTFE, & 316L SS
Standard DimensionsJars: 50 mL, 100 mL, 250 mL, 500 mL, 1,000 mL + Matching Balls (Ø 1–20 mm)
Available ConfigurationsStandard atmospheric lids or O-ring sealed Vacuum / Argon Glovebox Gas-Purge Lids
Ordering & MOQSpecification-based quote · Prototype & production lots

Material & Engineering Overview

Eliminating cross-contamination during mechanochemical synthesis and nano-comminution requires matching the jar and ball material to your sample chemistry. Alongside our YSZ zirconia jars (TB-MIL-ZR), we supply a complete range of planetary ball-mill jars (50 mL, 100 mL, 250 mL, 500 mL, 1,000 mL) and matching grinding media.

Material options include Tungsten Carbide (WC-6%Co, 14.8 g/cm³) for extreme impact energy on hard carbides and mechanical alloying; Natural Brazilian Agate (99.91% SiO2, 2.65 g/cm³) for trace-metal-free analytical grinding; Silicon Nitride (Si3N4, 3.25 g/cm³) for non-oxide toughness; Virgin PTFE & Nylon for soft halide/sulfide solid electrolytes; and Stainless-Steel Armored Vacuum/Argon-Valve Jars for air-free loading inside an inert glovebox.

Standard Shipment Documentation: Manufacturer Lot COA (jar/ball composition, density, hardness) and seal check.

Primary Research & Industrial Applications

  • Mechanochemical synthesis of sulfide (Li6PS5Cl argyrodite) and halide solid-state battery electrolytes (Vacuum/Ar-sealed ZrO2, Si3N4, or PTFE jars)
  • High-energy mechanical alloying and hard-metal/ceramic comminution (Tungsten Carbide WC-Co jars)
  • Trace-metal-free geological, pharmaceutical, and analytical sample preparation (Natural Agate & Al2O3 jars)
  • Wet and dry planetary dispersion of battery slurries, phosphors, and catalyst inks

Nominal Material Reference Properties

Property / MetricNominal Reference Value (Grade Dependent)
Available Jar MaterialsTungsten Carbide (WC-Co), Natural Agate, 99.5% Al2O3, Si3N4, YSZ, PTFE, PA6 Nylon, 304/316L SS
Material DensitiesWC: 14.8 · YSZ: 6.0 · SS: 7.9 · Al2O3: 3.9 · Si3N4: 3.25 · Agate: 2.65 · PTFE: 2.15 g/cm³
Standard Jar Volumes50 mL, 100 mL, 250 mL, 500 mL, 1,000 mL, 2,000 mL
Atmosphere ControlStandard O-Ring Lid or Vacuum/Argon Dual-Valve Glovebox Jacket
Matching Ball DiametersØ 1 mm, 2 mm, 3 mm, 5 mm, 8 mm, 10 mm, 15 mm, 20 mm

Reference values reflect typical sintered, fused, or wrought grades. Exact batch test figures are confirmed on your written quotation and accompanying lot Certificate of Analysis.

What to Specify in Your Quote Request

Specify jar material (WC, Agate, Al2O3, Si3N4, PTFE, or 316L SS), jar volume (50–1,000 mL), standard vs. vacuum/glovebox valve lid, planetary mill model (or max jar OD × height), and ball sizes/weight.

Include target quantity, destination country/postal code for express air freight calculation, and any special cleanroom bagging or certification requests.

Prepare Planetary Ball Mill Jars & Media (Tungsten Carbide, Agate, Alumina, Si3N4, PTFE & 316L SS) RFQ ↗

Technical & Procurement FAQ

Which jar and ball material should I choose for air-sensitive sulfide solid electrolytes (e.g., Li6PS5Cl)?
Use our YSZ (TB-MIL-ZR) or Si3N4 jars fitted with a stainless-steel vacuum/argon valve jacket and Viton/PTFE O-ring so the jar can be sealed inside an argon glovebox and transferred to the planetary mill without air exposure.
What ball-to-powder weight ratio and ball size mix should I order?
A 10:1 to 20:1 ball-to-powder mass ratio using a bimodal mix (e.g., 70% Ø 10 mm + 30% Ø 3–5 mm balls) maximizes both coarse impact breakage and fine shear grinding.
Are these jars compatible with Retsch, Fritsch, Across International, and Tencan planetary mills?
Yes. Share your planetary mill model or clamping height/diameter range on the RFQ form and we will supply the matching outer profile and adapter pad.
Cross-referenced catalog

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Purity / Grade94.7%–95% ZrO2 + 5.2 wt% Y2O3 (3 mol% YSZ Ultra-Low-Wear Grade)
Typical SizeBeads/Balls Ø 0.1 mm to 30 mm; Planetary Jars 50 mL to 1,000 mL
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PTFE & PPL Hydrothermal Synthesis Autoclave Reactors

316L stainless-steel hydrothermal and solvothermal synthesis autoclave reactors with removable virgin PTFE (up to 220 °C) or high-temperature PPL (up to 280 °C) inert liners.

Purity / GradeVirgin Trace-Metal-Clean PTFE (≤220 °C) & PPL Para-Polyphenylene (≤260–280 °C)
Typical Size10, 25, 50, 100, 150, 200, 250, & 500 mL Chamber Volumes
Custom & catalog specifications

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Submit your purity grade, geometry, quantity, and documentation requirements. Every order includes the producing mill's batch Certificate of Analysis (COA) and pre-shipment dimensional verification.

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