FRICTION MATERIALS
Zinc oxide is used in automotive and industrial friction materials as a functional performance additive and formulation component. It contributes to friction stability, controlled wear behavior and thermal resistance in demanding braking systems operating under extreme mechanical and temperature conditions. Its controlled purity and particle characteristics support stable compound formulation and consistent friction performance.
Key Requirements
Stable Friction Performance
Brake systems require consistent friction behavior across a wide range of operating conditions including temperature variation, mechanical load and repeated braking cycles.
Thermal Resistance
Friction materials operate under high temperature conditions generated during braking events, where material stability and thermal durability are essential.
Controlled Interaction with Binder Systems
In multi-component friction formulations, zinc oxide must interact predictably with resins, fillers and reinforcing fibers, ensuring stable compound behavior during production and use.
Wear & Noise Behaviour
Balanced particle characteristics contribute to controlled wear rates and reduced noise generation during braking operations.
Typical Properties
Zinc Oxide with controlled and application-specific BET surface area, including low-BET grades used in friction formulations requiring reduced surface activity. Stable particle morphology and consistent impurity profiles support reproducible compound behavior and reliable braking performance.
- Regulatory Sensitivity
- Non-regulated
