Ceramic Balls

Chapter from the Vessels & Internals Design Guide.

NAVIGATION

Design P&T Selection	Vessel Sizing	Nozzle Sizing	Level Instruments
Vacuum Vessels	Ceramic Balls	Reference Data

Ceramic Ball Specifications

Ball Size (mm)	Weight (g)	Bulk Density (lb/ft³)	Application
6	0.95	110	Fine catalyst support
12	15	108	Standard packing
20	70	107	Random packing
30	240	105	Bed inventory
50	1100	100	Heat transfer

Material Properties:

• Alumina (Al₂O₃): 99.7% pure, high strength, 3000°F max

• Zirconia (ZrO₂): densest, 2500°F max, excellent thermal shock

• Silica (SiO₂): lowest density, 1800°F max, good insulation

Source: Vessels_Internals_Design_Guide_v1.xlsx · sheet “Ceramic Balls”

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