Description
Silicon Carbide (SiC) Nanopowder / Nanoparticles – Beta Phase (99.5+%, 790 nm)
Silicon Carbide (SiC) nanoparticles, in the Beta (cubic) phase, are advanced ceramic materials renowned for their extreme hardness, thermal conductivity, and chemical stability. With a purity of 99.5+%, and an average particle size of 790 nm, this material is engineered for high-performance applications in refractories, ceramics, abrasives, and high-temperature components.
SiC features a density of 3.22 g/cm³, Mohs hardness of 9.5, and a decomposition temperature of 2973 K, making it one of the most durable and reliable ceramic compounds available. Its excellent thermal expansion coefficients and compressibility also make it a critical material in electronics, composites, and aerospace engineering.
Technical Properties
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Chemical Formula: SiC
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Crystal Phase: Beta (Cubic)
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Purity: 99.5+%
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Average Particle Size (APS): 790 nm
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Density: 3.22 g/cm³
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Decomposition Temperature: 2973 K
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Mohs Hardness: 9.5
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Thermal Expansion Coefficient (373 K): 6.7 × 10⁻⁶
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Thermal Expansion Coefficient (1173 K): 3.0 × 10⁻⁶
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Heating Power: 30.34 KJ/mol
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Compressibility Coefficient: 0.2 × 10⁻⁶
Elemental Analysis (%)
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Free C: 0.05
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Fe: 0.057
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Al: 0.018
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Ca: 0.05
Applications
Silicon Carbide Nanopowder (Beta phase) is widely applied in advanced ceramic, electronic, and high-temperature technologies:
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Refractory Applications: As a hard, high-grade refractory material.
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Advanced Ceramics: For ceramic bearings, textile ceramics, high-frequency ceramics, and engine parts.
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Electronics: Used in hard discs, semiconductor supports, and multichip modules.
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Abrasives & Polishing: Applied in grinding wheels, polishing compounds, and surface finishing.
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High-Temperature Components: Used in valves, spray nozzles, and fluid transport parts.
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Composite Reinforcement: Enhances mechanical strength, wear resistance, and heat tolerance.
Safety & Handling
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Store sealed under vacuum, in a cool and dry environment.
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Avoid exposure to air and mechanical stress.
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Handle with proper protective equipment to prevent inhalation or ingestion.