Silicon Carbide (SiC) Ceramics
High Hardness and Wear Resistance: SiC ceramics have a hardness of 9.2 on the Mohs scale, making them highly resistant to abrasion and wear.
High Thermal Conductivity: SiC has excellent thermal conductivity, allowing efficient heat dissipation in high-temperature environments.
Low Thermal Expansion: SiC exhibits low thermal expansion, ensuring dimensional stability under temperature fluctuations.
High Temperature Strength: SiC ceramics maintain their strength at elevated temperatures, making them suitable for high-temperature applications.
Chemical Inertness: Resistant to chemical attack by acids, alkalis, and molten salts, SiC ceramics are ideal for corrosive environments.
Electrical Properties: Depending on the doping and manufacturing process, SiC can exhibit semiconductor properties.
Applications: Aerospace and Defense, Electronics, Mechanical Seals and Bearings, Heat Exchangers, Kiln Furniture, Chemical Processing, etc.