SILICON CARBIDE CERAMIC THE IDEAL WEAR PROTECTION FOR EXTREME CONDITIONS

According to the material classification system for ceramics, silicon carbide ceramic forms part of the group of non-oxide ceramics. Two types are available:

- The base materials are high-grade silicon carbide raw materials, silicon dioxide (SiO2), and aluminium oxide
- Special quality through a silicon nitride compound (Si3N4)
SiC granules are mixed with temporary and permanent bonding agents. They are manufactured in a dry, semi-dry, or compression process. Formpieces are shaped by casting, followed by a sintering process.

Characteristics:

- Excellent resistance to temperature fluctuations
- High temperature resistance
- High degree of hardness
- High thermal conductivity
- Corrosion resistance
- Max. service temperature limit, depending on the quality, up to 1.700°C