These material characteristics combined with its unique shot features enable:
- Excellent energy transfer imparting higher compressive stress compared to steel based peening media, especially at the surface of the metallic substrate
- Smooth & uniform surface treatment ensuring the structural integrity of the peened components
- Superior aesthetics in a variety of applications including electronics, automotive, architecture,…
Microshot YZ | ||||
Chemical Composition (wt%) | ZrO2 +Y2O3 | Others | ||
>98 | >2 | |||
Specific Gravity (g/cm3) | 6.1 | |||
Bulk Density (kg/L) | 3.8 | |||
Vickers Hardness (HV1) | 1250 | |||
Available Sizes | Name | µm | Name | µm |
YZ300 | 250 - 300 | YZ50L | 20 - 80 | |
YZ200 | 200 - 250 | YZ50 | 45 - 75 | |
YZ150 | 150 - 200 | YZ30 | 15 - 35 | |
YZ100 | 80 - 125 | YZ20 | ||
Other sizes available upon request |
Outstanding performance in peening of metallic surfaces
Shot peening with Microshot YZ allows achieving:
- Higher compressive especially at the surface of the substrate
- Smooth and homogeneous finish that minimizes crack initiation
- No particle embedment
- Durable and stable media even at high peening intensities
- Easy separation thanks to higher density, especially for ultra-fine sizes (<100µm)


Guaranteed quality and versatility
Microsht YZ is engineered to the highest specifications of advanced ceramic materials and technology. It is a precision product with class-leading physical characteristics and performance, that conforms the most stringent shot peening standards.