Technical Specifications:
- Chemical Composition:
- Primary Ingredient: Silicon Carbide (SiC).
- Phase: Beta-phase (cubic crystal structure).
- Purity: 99+% (high purity suitable for advanced applications).
- Particle Size:
- Particle Size Range: 45–65 nm (nanometers).
- Particle Shape: Spherical or slightly irregular, depending on the synthesis process.
- Crystal Structure:
- Structure: Cubic (β-phase), known for its superior toughness and thermal stability compared to alpha-phase.
- Thermal Properties:
- Thermal Conductivity: High (~120–180 W/m·K).
- Melting Point: ~2,700°C (decomposes at higher temperatures in inert atmospheres).
- Thermal Stability: Excellent resistance to thermal shock and extreme temperatures.
- Mechanical Properties:
- High hardness (~9.5 on the Mohs scale).
- Outstanding wear resistance and fracture toughness.
- Color: Gray or black.
Applications:
- Abrasives:
- Purpose: High hardness and wear resistance make SiC ideal for grinding, polishing, and cutting applications.
- Application: Used in abrasive powders, cutting tools, and precision lapping compounds.
- Ceramics:
- Purpose: Enhances the mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties of advanced ceramics.
- Application: Incorporated into ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) for high-temperature applications in aerospace and industrial settings.
- Electronics and Semiconductors:
- Purpose: SiC’s semiconducting properties and thermal conductivity are essential for electronic devices.
- Application: Used in high-power semiconductors, transistors, and thermal management substrates for advanced electronics.
- Thermal Management:
- Purpose: Efficient heat dissipation for high-power and high-temperature devices.
- Application: Used in heat sinks, thermal interface materials (TIMs), and cooling systems.
- Energy Storage:
- Purpose: Enhances performance and durability in energy storage systems.
- Application: Utilized in lithium-ion batteries and supercapacitors for improved thermal stability and energy density.
- Catalysis:
- Purpose: High surface area and chemical inertness make SiC suitable as a catalyst or support material.
- Application: Used in petrochemical processes, hydrogen production, and environmental remediation systems.
- Aerospace and Defense:
- Purpose: Combines low density, high strength, and thermal resistance for aerospace applications.
- Application: Utilized in turbine blades, rocket nozzles, and lightweight structural components.
- Wear-Resistant Coatings:
- Purpose: Protects components from abrasion, corrosion, and extreme temperatures.
- Application: Applied as a coating for industrial tools, automotive parts, and high-stress machinery.
- Additive Manufacturing:
- Purpose: Improves mechanical and thermal properties of 3D-printed materials.
- Application: Integrated into advanced materials for additive manufacturing of high-performance parts.
- Environmental Applications:
- Purpose: Chemical stability and photocatalytic properties make it effective in environmental technologies.
- Application: Used in water purification, air filtration, and catalytic degradation of pollutants.
Key Benefits:
- High Thermal Stability: Performs well in extreme temperature environments.
- Superior Hardness and Wear Resistance: Ideal for abrasive, high-stress, and high-temperature applications.
- Chemical Inertness: Resistant to oxidation, corrosion, and chemical degradation, even in harsh environments.
- Nanoscale Advantages: High surface area enhances catalytic performance, reactivity, and dispersion in composites.
- Versatility: Suitable for a wide range of industries, including aerospace, electronics, energy, and environmental technologies.
Silicon Carbide Nanopowder (SiC, Beta) is a high-performance material for abrasives, ceramics, electronics, thermal management, and energy applications, offering exceptional hardness, thermal conductivity, and chemical resistance for cutting-edge industrial and technological advancements.
