Description
Silicon Carbide (SiC) Micron Powder, Purity: 99.5+%, Size: 25–60 μm
Product Description:
Silicon Carbide (SiC) Micron Powder with 99.5+% purity and a particle size range of 25–60 μm is a high-performance industrial material engineered for durability, heat resistance, and mechanical strength. Known for its exceptional hardness (9.5 on the Mohs scale) and thermal conductivity, this coarse-grade SiC powder is suitable for a broad range of applications in high-temperature and wear-intensive environments.
This powder’s excellent chemical stability and resistance to oxidation make it particularly useful in structural and functional ceramic components, abrasives, electronics, and composite systems. The product is free of heavy metals and toxic elements, making it safe for various manufacturing processes.
Technical Properties:
SiC Content: 99%
Free Carbon: 0.05%
Aluminum (Al): 0.018%
Iron (Fe): 0.057%
Calcium (Ca): 0.050%
Heating Power: 30.343 KJ/mol
Hardness: 9.5 Mohs
Density (at 288 K): 3.216 g/cm³
Compressibility Coefficient: 0.21 × 10⁻⁶
Thermal Expansion Coefficient (at 1173 K): 2.98 × 10⁻⁶ K⁻¹
Storage Condition:
Silicon Carbide micron powder should be vacuum-sealed and stored in a cool, dry environment. It should be protected from air exposure and mechanical stress to ensure long-term stability and performance.
Applications:
Refractory materials for high-temperature furnaces and linings
Advanced ceramic products: bearings, insulators, and structural components
High-frequency and textile ceramics
Precision abrasives for polishing, grinding wheels, and surface finishing
Engine components exposed to extreme heat and wear
Heat-resistant valves, nozzles, and fluid transport parts
Reinforcing material in ceramic and polymer composites
Substrates for multichip modules in electronic systems
Environmentally safe – free from radioactive materials, toxic elements, or carcinogens