Silicon Carbide

Silicon carbide is a man-made abrasive comprised of silica (Si) and carbon (C) with a hardness value second only to naturally occurring diamond.  The extreme hardness of silicon carbide makes it an excellent material for abrasive wear applications.  Silicon carbide shapes, formed from sub-micron powder, are sintered at temperatures in excess of 2000°C resulting in a fine-grain silicon carbide component that is extremely pure with nearly zero porosity. As a result, silicon carbide also has very high strength properties and can operate in oxidizing and corrosive atmospheres.  In addition, silicon carbide has a high thermal conductivity and a low coefficient of thermal expansion, making it dimensionally stable across all temperature ranges. 

Download our Silicon Carbide Data Sheet to learn more about the attributes of silicon carbide and how it can be utilized in your extreme applications.  

 

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