Light-colored ESD safe ceramics

Abstract

Aspects of the present invention may be found in an electrostatic dissipative ceramic component having a stabilized zirconia base, a surface resistivity between 1×105 and 1×1012 ohms per square and at least 2 percent by volume scattering material. The stabilized zirconia may be present in amounts between 60 and 95 weight percent. Further aspects of the invention may be found in an electrostatic dissipative ceramic material having stabilized zirconia, a resistivity modifier, and a scattering material. The stabilized zirconia may be present in amounts between 60 and 95 weight percent of the ceramic material. The resistivity modifier may be present in amounts between 5 and 30 weight percent. The scattering material may comprise at least 2 volume percent of the electrostatic dissipative ceramic material. The component may be used in the manufacturing of electronic component such as hard drives.

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