Silicon Carbide Industrial Ceramic Materials
Last Updated: April 1, 2025
Description
Silicon carbide (SiC) is a highly durable ceramic material known for its exceptional hardness, thermal conductivity, and chemical inertness. It is synthetically produced and can be formed into various shapes through firing or sintering processes. This material is lightweight yet extremely robust, making it suitable for a wide range of industrial applications.
Working Principle
Silicon carbide works by leveraging its unique combination of properties, including high thermal conductivity and low thermal expansion, which provide excellent thermal shock resistance. Its hardness, second only to diamond, allows it to withstand abrasive environments. The material's chemical inertness ensures it remains unaffected by aggressive chemicals and high temperatures, making it highly resistant to corrosion. Additionally, SiC's wide bandgap and high critical breakdown field make it an ideal semiconductor for high-power and high-temperature applications.
Applications
Silicon carbide is used in a variety of specific applications due to its robust properties. It is employed in the manufacturing of ceramic armor protection systems and high-temperature bearings. In the automotive industry, SiC is used for ceramic brake discs in sports cars. It also serves as a material for bulletproof vests and mechanical seal faces in pumps. In electronics, SiC is used in semiconductor substrates for high-temperature applications and in the production of ultrafast and high-voltage light-emitting diodes, MOSFETs, and thyristors. Additionally, it is used in heating elements and as structural support in high-temperature gas-cooled nuclear reactors.
Advantages over other Industrial Ceramic Materials
Silicon carbide offers several advantages over other industrial ceramic materials. Its hardness rivals that of diamond, providing superior wear resistance. The material's high thermal conductivity and low thermal expansion make it more resistant to thermal shock compared to ceramics like aluminum oxide. SiC's lightweight nature, combined with its strength and durability, makes it an attractive choice for applications requiring high endurance and resistance to temperature fluctuations.
Limitations
Despite its many advantages, silicon carbide has some limitations. The production process can be complex and costly, which may impact its initial cost. Additionally, while SiC is highly durable, it can be brittle, which may limit its use in applications requiring significant mechanical flexibility.
Considerations
When considering silicon carbide for industrial applications, several factors should be taken into account. The initial cost of SiC can be high due to its complex manufacturing process. However, its durability and resistance to wear can lead to lower operating expenses and maintenance costs over time. The material's accuracy and precision in applications such as coordinate-measuring machines underscore its value in high-precision environments. Replacement and maintenance costs are generally low due to SiC's long lifespan and resistance to harsh conditions.
from 3X Ceramic Parts Company Limited
Laboratory Use Small SiC Silicon Carbide Crucible. Silicon carbide is used to make crucibles because of its stable chemical properties, wear-resistant and heat-resistant properties. Silicon carbide crucible is a kind of crucible with very good performance. Next, let's carefully explain the excellent... [See More]
- Material Type: Carbide Material; Silicon Carbide
- Density: 3.12
- Thermal Conductivity: 120 to 150
- Compressive Strength: 319081
from Shenzhen Great Precision Ceramic CO., LTD.
Advantages Of Silicon Carbide Ceramic Sheath. Silicon carbide ceramic sheath uses SIC materials with excellent mechanical properties, excellent oxidation resistance, high wear resistance and low friction coefficient, so that it can be used in extremely harsh environments, or to extend the service... [See More]
- Material Type: Carbide Material; Silicon Carbide
- Density: 3.15
- Thermal Conductivity: 100 to 120
- MOR / Flexural Strength: 5.95E7
from Xiamen Unipretec Ceramic Technology Co., Ltd.
Alumina substrate, also known as aluminum oxide substrate or ceramic substrate, is primarily composed of aluminum oxide (Al2O3). The excellent electrical, thermal, and mechanical characteristics of alumina, a well-known ceramic material, lead to its selection. The manufacturing process of alumina... [See More]
- Material Type: Alumina; Silicon Carbide; Tungsten Carbide
- Max Use Temperature: 1500 to 1650
- Shape / Form: Plate / Board
- Density: 3.7
from Xiamen Innovacera Advanced Materials Co., Ltd.
INNOVACERA zirconia ceramics and silicon carbide are used for various components of sand grinding equipment, including dispersing discs, grinding cylinders, turbines, and rotors. [See More]
- Material Type: Carbide Material; Silicon Carbide
- Performance Features: Hard; High hardness and wear resistance, Improve grinding efficiency, The optimal combination of various sand grinding equipment applications
- Applications: Sand Mill, Printing Ink, Coating Slurry
from Fountyl Technologies Pte. Ltd.
Both the performance advantages of aluminum alloy and ceramic materials, but also effectively avoid the performance shortcomings of a single material, in aviation, aerospace, Marine ships, rail transit, new energy vehicles and other high-tech fields have a wide range of application prospects. [See More]
- Material Type: Carbide Material; Silicon Carbide
- Applications: Structural
- Shape / Form: Custom Shape
from 3X Ceramic Parts Company Limited
Large Diameter 422mm Silicon Carbide Mechanical Seal SiC. RBSiC silicon carbide mechanical seal ring has the advantages of high strength, good thermal conductivity, low density, high hardness, good thermal shock resistance, wear resistance and corrosion resistance. Whether mechanical seal can... [See More]
- Material Type: Carbide Material; Silicon Carbide
- Density: 3.03
- Thermal Conductivity: 90 to 110
- Compressive Strength: 290074
from Shenzhen Great Precision Ceramic CO., LTD.
About Silicon Carbide Ceramic Impeller. The silicon carbide ceramic impeller is an industrial component used for stirring. Its main function is to generate strong eddy current and shear force through rotation, so that the mixture can be fully mixed and evenly distributed. It is usually used in the... [See More]
- Material Type: Carbide Material; Silicon Carbide
- Width / Diameter: 19.69
- Length: 13.78
- Density: 3.14
from Xiamen Unipretec Ceramic Technology Co., Ltd.
Aluminum oxide ceramic is a high-performance ceramic material, also known as alumina ceramic material. Composed of high-purity alumina powder, this non-metallic material is manufactured via pressing, molding, sintering, and other processes. According to the alumina content, it is classified as 92... [See More]
- Material Type: Alumina; Silicon Carbide; Tungsten Carbide; Silicon Nitride; SpecialtyMaterial
- Density: 3.6 to 3.95
- Max Use Temperature: 1200 to 1650
- Applications: Biomaterial; Chemical or material processing; Corrosion resistant; Electronics or semiconductors; HV / Electrical; Refractory or High Temperature Insulation
from Xiamen Innovacera Advanced Materials Co., Ltd.
The range of Innovcera porous ceramic filters are made from aluminum oxide and silicon carbide. The strong, uniform porous ceramic has 40-50% open porosity with a tortuous pore structure and is available in pore sizes ranging from 6 to 90 microns. Maximum Temperature. Up to 1000C for porous ceramic,... [See More]
- Material Type: Alumina; Carbide Material; Silicon Carbide
- Max Use Temperature: 1000
- Shape / Form: Custom Shape
- Applications: Wear resistant parts or tooling; Air Bearings, Permeable Substates, Dispersion Media, Ash Handling, Wicking Media, Fluidized Bed Plates, Spargers, Breathers
from Fountyl Technologies Pte. Ltd.
Both the performance advantages of aluminum alloy and ceramic materials, but also effectively avoid the performance shortcomings of a single material, in aviation, aerospace, Marine ships, rail transit, new energy vehicles and other high-tech fields have a wide range of application prospects. [See More]
- Material Type: Carbide Material; Silicon Carbide
- CTE: 4.5 to 16
- Thermal Conductivity: 163 to 255
- Density: 2.8 to 3.2
from 3X Ceramic Parts Company Limited
170x150x1300mm Large Diameter Silicon Carbide SiC Tube Pipe. Silicon carbide tube have excellent properties such as high temperature resistance, wear resistance, corrosion resistance, high hardness, high strength, high thermal conductivity, high thermal shock performance and good oxidation... [See More]
- Material Type: Carbide Material; Silicon Carbide
- Thermal Conductivity: 120
- Shape / Form: Tube
- Density: 3.12
from Shenzhen Great Precision Ceramic CO., LTD.
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- Material Type: Carbide Material; Silicon Carbide
- Width / Diameter: 47.24
- Length: 78.74
- Density: 3.14
from Xiamen Unipretec Ceramic Technology Co., Ltd.
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- Material Type: Alumina; Silicon Carbide; Tungsten Carbide; Silicon Nitride; Zirconia; SpecialtyMaterial
- Applications: Chemical or material processing; Corrosion resistant; HV / Electrical; Refractory or High Temperature Insulation
- Density: 3.2 to 6
- Performance Features: Hard
from Fountyl Technologies Pte. Ltd.
The application of silicon carbide ceramic beam: It is one of the core components of lithography machine, its main function is carrying the wafer follow a prescribed trajectory for high speed precision movement and action needed to complete the series of exposure, including the top and bottom piece,... [See More]
- Material Type: Carbide Material; Silicon Carbide
from 3X Ceramic Parts Company Limited
Pressureless Sintered Silicon Carbide SSiC shaft. Pressureless sintered silicon carbide shaft has corrosion resistance, high temperature resistance, wear resistance, non-magnetic, non-conductive and good self lubrication. It has excellent chemical corrosion resistance, wear resistance, high... [See More]
- Material Type: Carbide Material; Silicon Carbide
- Density: 3.15
- Thermal Conductivity: 120 to 150
- Compressive Strength: 319081
from Shenzhen Great Precision Ceramic CO., LTD.
Silicon Carbide. SiC. The properties of silicon carbide are very similar to diamond. It is one of the lightest, hardest and strongest industrial ceramic materials. The material of silicon carbide ceramics can be stable at high temperature up to 1400 ° C. Young ’s modulus above 400 GPA... [See More]
- Material Type: Carbide Material; Silicon Carbide
- MOR / Flexural Strength: 55114 to 62366
- Density: 3.1 to 3.2
from Xiamen Unipretec Ceramic Technology Co., Ltd.
Ceramic components are manufactured of ceramic materials, which are an extensive family of inorganic, non-metallic compounds typically consisting of metal, non-metal, and metalloid elements. The exceptional properties exhibited by ceramics, such as their high hardness, low electrical conductivity,... [See More]
- Material Type: Alumina; Silicon Carbide; Tungsten Carbide; Cordierite; Glass Ceramics; Porcelain; Steatite; Aluminum Nitride; Silicon Nitride; Zirconia; SpecialtyMaterial
- Performance Features: Hard
- Applications: Abrasion Resistant; Armor / Ballistic Protection; Biomaterial; Corrosion resistant; Electronics or semiconductors; HV / Electrical; Thermal Insulation or Fire Proofing Material; Wear resistant parts or tooling; Battery / Fuel Cell; Refractory or High Temperature Insulation
- Bond & Processing: Sintered / Fired
from 3X Ceramic Parts Company Limited
Pressureless Sintered SSiC Silicon Carbide Sleeve Bearings. Pressureless silicon carbide sleeve bearings has corrosion resistance, high temperature resistance, wear resistance, non-magnetic, non-conductive and good self-lubricating. It has excellent chemical corrosion resistance, wear resistance,... [See More]
- Material Type: Carbide Material; Silicon Carbide
- Compressive Strength: 377096
from Shenzhen Great Precision Ceramic CO., LTD.
Silicon Carbide. SiC. The properties of silicon carbide are very similar to diamond. It is one of the lightest, hardest and strongest industrial ceramic materials. The material of silicon carbide ceramics can be stable at high temperature up to 1400 ° C. Young ’s modulus above 400 GPA... [See More]
- Material Type: Carbide Material; Silicon Carbide
- Density: 3.1 to 3.2
- Shape / Form: Tube
- MOR / Flexural Strength: 55114 to 62366
from Xiamen Unipretec Ceramic Technology Co., Ltd.
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- Material Type: Alumina; Silicon Carbide; Tungsten Carbide; Silicon Nitride; Zirconia; SpecialtyMaterial
- Applications: BuildingConstruction; Corrosion resistant
- Shape / Form: Roller / Roll
- Performance Features: Hard
from San Jose Delta Associates, Inc.
"PAD" (Pressure Assisted Densification) Boron Carbide is characterized by outstanding hardness, low specific gravity, excellent corrosion resistance and a high neutron absorbing cross-section. This material is suitable for light weight armor, nuclear and wear applications. [See More]
- Material Type: Carbide Material; Boron Carbide; Silicon Carbide
- Density: 2.48
- Shape / Form: Custom Shape
- MOR / Flexural Strength: 53083
from CoorsTek
CoorsTek manufactures lightweight, superior ballistic performance ceramic components for armor integration. Each product is made of next-generation materials, shapes, and sizes for use in body, ground vehicle, aircraft, and marine applications to protect the soldiers of today and tomorrow. CoorsTek... [See More]
- Material Type: Carbide Material; Silicon Carbide
- Thermal Conductivity: 150
- Composition: Direct-Sintered Silicon Carbide
- Density: 3.15
from Zhuhai Cersol Technology Co., Ltd.
Maximum Diameter: 360mm-650mm ，Maximum Height: 700mm. Maximum Diameter: 200mm-360mm ，Maximum Height: 1000mm [See More]
- Material Type: Carbide Material; Silicon Carbide
- Max Use Temperature: 1650
- Composition: SiC > 99%
- Thermal Conductivity: 26
from Xiamen Wintrustek Advanced Materials Co., Ltd.
Silicon Carbide is the only chemical substance that contains both carbon and silicon. It was first created through a high-temperature electro-chemical reaction of sand and carbon. Silicon Carbide is an outstanding abrasive that has been manufactured into grinding wheels and other abrasive items for... [See More]
- Material Type: Silicon Carbide; SpecialtyMaterial
from CeramSource Inc.
CeramSource, Inc. offers a complete line of TaoFil ® ceramic foam filters for different kinds of metallurgical applications. The reticular shape of the foam filter provides a thorough and deep filtration to remove impurities in molten metal stream. ToaFil ceramic foam filters have... [See More]
- Material Type: Alumina; Carbide Material; Silicon Carbide
- Max Use Temperature: 1093 to 1649
- Shape / Form: Filter, Diffuser or Sparger
- Applications: Foundry / Metal Processing; Refractory or High Temperature Insulation
from Accuratus Corporation
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- Material Type: Carbide Material; Silicon Carbide
- Shape / Form: Custom Shape
from Saint-Gobain Performance Ceramics & Refractories
Proven Performance in Demanding Applications. For nearly 50 years, Saint-Gobain has led the way in the development of high-performance materials for ceramic armor systems. From the first ceramic body armor system for U.S. troops in Vietnam to the modern body armor systems, Saint-Gobain is committed... [See More]
- Material Type: Carbide Material; Silicon Carbide
- Thermal Conductivity: 20
- Shape / Form: Custom Shape
- CTE: 4.4
from Saint-Gobain Innovative Materials
For many years, Saint-Gobain NorPro has been known for its range of very low surface area macroporous alpha-alumina-based carrier materials. Inert to their environment in most circumstances, the carriers play a vitally active role in many catalytic reactions. Other low-surface area catalyst carrier... [See More]
- Material Type: Carbide Material; Silicon Carbide; Silicon Nitride (optional feature); SpecialtyMaterial (optional feature)
- Width / Diameter: 0.1181 to 19.69
- Shape / Form: Hollow Stock (Tube, Pipe, Column) (optional feature); Grannular Fill; Custom Shape; Ferrule / Eyelet (optional feature)
- Density: 0.5599 to 1.36
from 3M Advanced Materials Division
Silicon carbide has come a long way since its use in sandpaper. Today, this versatile ceramic material is used to manufacture components that won ’t deform in the blast of a hot furnace ... sliding bearings that can operate in caustic and acid process fluids ... seal rings for high-speed... [See More]
- Material Type: Carbide Material; Silicon Carbide
- Applications: Abrasion Resistant; Foundry / Metal Processing
- Shape / Form: Spout; Tube; Hollow Stock (Tube, Pipe, Column); Custom Shape
from Advanced Abrasives Corp.
Black Silicon Carbide Powder. Black Silicon Carbide powder is water classified to exacting specifications. The closely controlled grading and particle shape results in high cutting rates and uniform finishes. Available in multiple abrasive grit sizes from F80/100 to F1200. Applications: Precision... [See More]
- Material Type: Carbide Material; Silicon Carbide
- Applications: Abrasive Applications
- Shape / Form: Powder, Grain or Grog
from Aremco Products, Inc.
Bonds SiC and Graphite Parts, principal use is high vacuum fixtures [See More]
- Material Type: Carbide Material; Silicon Carbide
- CTE: 4.32E6
- Max Use Temperature: 1371
- Applications: Abrasives, ceramics or glass manufacturing; Chemical or material processing; Corrosion resistant; HV / Electrical; Fiberoptics, Radiant Heaters, Temp Probe; Refractory or High Temperature Insulation
from CoorsTek
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- Material Type: Alumina; Carbide Material; Boron Carbide; Silicon Carbide
- Applications: Armor / Ballistic Protection
from Xiamen Wintrustek Advanced Materials Co., Ltd.
Silicon Carbide (SiC) possesses qualities that are strikingly comparable to diamond: it is one of the lightest, hardest, and strongest technical ceramic materials, with remarkable thermal conductivity, acid resistance, and low thermal expansion. Because of its superior erosion and abrasion... [See More]
- Material Type: Silicon Carbide; SpecialtyMaterial
- Shape / Form: Plate / Board
from CeramSource Inc.
These products have high refractoriness, thermal conductivity and good abrasion, mechanical and thermal shock resistance. These products offer low wet ability to non-ferrous molten metals and superior corrosion resistance thus minimizing contamination of the alloy products and operation cost. They... [See More]
- Material Type: Carbide Material; Silicon Carbide
- Max Use Temperature: 1450 to 1560
- Shape / Form: Block
- Density: 2.5 to 2.8
from Saint-Gobain Performance Ceramics & Refractories
Hexoloy® silicon carbide is one of the hardest high-performance materials available. Hexoloy sintered alpha silicon carbide will outperform other commercially available ceramics or metal alloys, including superalloys. Hexoloy silicon carbide is ideal for applications such as nozzles, pump and... [See More]
- Material Type: Carbide Material; Silicon Carbide
- Applications: Armor / Ballistic Protection
- Shape / Form: Spout; Tile; Custom Shape
from CoorsTek
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- Material Type: Alumina; Carbide Material; Boron Carbide; Silicon Carbide
- Applications: Armor / Ballistic Protection
from Xiamen Wintrustek Advanced Materials Co., Ltd.
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- Material Type: Silicon Carbide; SpecialtyMaterial
- Shape / Form: Tile
from Saint-Gobain Performance Ceramics & Refractories
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- Material Type: Carbide Material; Silicon Carbide
- Density: 3.05
- Shape / Form: Tile; Custom Shape
- Compressive Strength: 123281
from CoorsTek
NEXT-GENERATION CERAMIC TORSO PLATES. For over three decades, CoorsTek has worked with top armor integrators to develop the next-generation of advanced ceramic body armor components. Superior Protection Using Next-Generation Ceramic Torso Plates. CoorsTek offers lightweight, superior-quality torso... [See More]
- Material Type: Alumina; Carbide Material; Boron Carbide; Silicon Carbide
- Applications: Armor / Ballistic Protection
from Xiamen Wintrustek Advanced Materials Co., Ltd.
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- Material Type: Silicon Carbide; SpecialtyMaterial
from Saint-Gobain Performance Ceramics & Refractories
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- Material Type: Carbide Material; Boron Carbide; Silicon Carbide
- Shape / Form: Spout
from CoorsTek
Chamber domes (sometimes referred to as lids) are used to create a clean, inert, and protected environment in deposition chambers. Chemical reactions inside the chamber deposit thin layers of metallic, dielectric, or semiconductive material onto the wafers. Chamber lids and liners are exposed to... [See More]
- Material Type: Alumina; Carbide Material; Silicon Carbide; Aluminum Nitride; SpecialtyMaterial
- Shape / Form: Custom Shape
- Composition: Aluminas (Al2O3): PlasmaPure™, Sapphal™ Aluminum Nitride; PureSiC® Silicon Carbide
- Applications: Chemical or material processing
from Xiamen Wintrustek Advanced Materials Co., Ltd.
Silicon Carbide (SiC) possesses qualities that are strikingly comparable to diamond: it is one of the lightest, hardest, and strongest technical ceramic materials, with remarkable thermal conductivity, acid resistance, and low thermal expansion. Because of its superior erosion and abrasion... [See More]
- Material Type: Silicon Carbide; SpecialtyMaterial
- Max Use Temperature: 1700
- Shape / Form: Spout
- Thermal Conductivity: 146
from Saint-Gobain Performance Ceramics & Refractories
Saint-Gobain High-Performance Refractories. Saint-Gobain leads the industry in the design, development and production of the highest performing solutions for extreme operating conditions and high temperature environments. Every product and material is designed to maximize performance and longevity... [See More]
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- Performance Features: Composite