Silicon Carbide (SiC) is one of the most versatile refractory ceramics. With excellent resistance to corrosion and thermal shock as well as its impressive mechanical properties, SiC is highly sought-after by manufacturers.
SiC is produced by mixing silica sand with carbon in an electrical furnace and then grinding into a powder form before being sintered together to form hard ceramics.
High Strength
Silicon Carbide (SiC) is an exceptional structural ceramic known for its outstanding strength across an expansive temperature range, superior wear resistance, high thermal conductivity and low coefficient of expansion – characteristics which make it a go-to material in mechanical seals and pump components.
There are various grades of SiC technical ceramics. At IPS Ceramics, we offer Reaction Bonded RBSiC and Silcarb’s Nitrokast SiC; both offer different benefits. RBSiC stands out due to its hexagonal crystal structure similar to wurtzite; making it the most commonly used grade. With excellent stability and strength at high temperatures, RBSiC makes an ideal material choice for load-bearing items in harsh environments.
Nitride-bonded NBSiC boasts similar properties to RBSiC but can withstand higher temperatures – up to 1650oC (3000oF). This makes it suitable for use in kiln furniture such as process tubes, supports and beams as well as applications including flat glass annealing and metal heat treatment.
Excellent Corrosion Resistance
Silicon carbide ceramics offer excellent acid, alkali, and compound resistance – perfect for chemical labs and industrial settings requiring flooring with strong acid, alkaline and compound resistance. Furthermore, their corrosion-proof nature also protects them against corrosion caused by gases such as hydrogen sulfide and nitrogen; making them the go-to option in chemically intensive spaces.
Silicon carbide’s unique ability to retain strength at very high temperatures makes it an invaluable material in numerous industrial applications, including national defense, nuclear energy production, space technology, and automotive engineering.
Ramirro Ceramica provides several heat-resistant tile collections, ideal for spaces where fire safety is an issue. Ceramic and porcelain tiles are noncombustible – meaning that when exposed to fire they do not ignite or release toxic smoke – making these collections especially important in homes and businesses where safety of occupants is of the utmost importance.
Extremely Durable
Silicon carbide boasts exceptional strength across a wide temperature range and boasts excellent creep resistance. Additionally, its small thermal expansion rate and high electrical conductivity makes it an excellent material choice for applications requiring abrasion and corrosion resistance.
IPS Ceramics provides all major types of silicon carbide (SSiC), an exceptionally long-wearing and reliable material used in load bearing components like seals and pumps. Furthermore, this material can easily be machined to tight dimensional tolerances for tight production runs.
SiSiC wear liners and tiles come in standard square and hex tile sizes as well as other shapes and sizes to meet any severe wear lining application. Our team can assist in selecting advanced ceramic materials suitable for harsh corrosion, abrasive and wear environments – such as Zirconia Toughened Alumina, Reaction Bonded Silicon Carbide and Sintered Silicon Carbide grades that will outlive their counterpart alumina grades over time resulting in significant savings on replacement and maintenance costs over time.
Low Maintenance
Silicon carbide stands out among ceramic materials as being resistant to high temperatures, meaning that it can withstand oxidation and corrosion in harsh environments; making it an excellent choice for industrial equipment.
As it ranks second only to diamond in terms of hardness, corundum is an ideal material for use in abrasive and refractory applications, as well as armor plating due to its strength and resistance against chemical attack.
International Syalons’ high-performance silicon carbide ceramics are created through reaction bonding and sintering processes that achieve zero porosity, producing precision zero-porosity. These versatile materials can be found lining blasting nozzles, sealing components, sliding bearings, cyclone components as well as in production systems to protect moving parts and reduce maintenance costs while improving overall efficiency. International Syalons has made engineering these ceramics to resist physical wear and corrosion a top priority – which accounts for their wide application across industries as they provide resistance against physical wear – making these ceramics essential production system components! International Syalons produces these high performance silicon carbide ceramics using reaction bonding/sintering methods, yielding precision zero porosity materials which are suitable for many uses and applications; in production systems this material helps withstand wear reducing maintenance costs while improving overall efficiency by increasing overall production rates.
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