Description
Silicon Nitride (Si3N4) Micron Powder, Beta Phase Purity: 99.9% | Particle Size: ~10 µm
Silicon Nitride (Si3N4) Micron Powder in its beta phase is a highly advanced ceramic material known for its superior mechanical, thermal, and chemical stability. With a purity level of 99.9% and a particle size of 10 microns, this powder is ideal for high-performance applications where hardness, wear resistance, and thermal shock resistance are crucial. The beta phase offers increased toughness and improved sinterability compared to the alpha phase, making it a preferred choice for cutting-edge engineering and industrial uses.
Thanks to its exceptional strength and low thermal expansion, Si3N4 Beta Micron Powder is extensively used in industries such as aerospace, automotive, electronics, and biomedical technologies. It performs reliably under extreme conditions, including high temperatures, corrosive environments, and high-stress mechanical systems. This powder is also electrically insulating and has high thermal conductivity, making it an excellent material for heat-dissipation systems and electrically sensitive components.
Elemental Analysis:
Component | Content (%) |
---|---|
Si3N4 | 99.9 |
Free Silicon | ≤0.05 |
Oxygen | ≤0.2 |
Fe | ≤0.005 |
Al | ≤0.005 |
Ca | ≤0.003 |
Key Properties:
- Crystal Structure: Beta (Hexagonal)
- Purity: 99.9%
- Particle Size: ~10 µm
- Hardness: ∼15 GPa (Vickers)
- Thermal Conductivity: ~25 W/mK
- Coefficient of Thermal Expansion: ∼3.2 x10^-6 /K
- Density: ∼3.2 g/cm³
- Electrical Resistivity: >10^14 Ω·cm
Applications:
- Advanced ceramics and sintered components
- Cutting tools and wear-resistant parts
- Ball bearings and rolling elements for high-speed machinery
- Heat exchangers and insulating components
- Biomedical implants and surgical instruments
- Substrates for electronic and photonic devices