Technical Data
Silicon Carbide
![Silicon carbide image](../../../image2018/material/silicon_carbide/silicon_carbide_pic01.png)
Silicon carbide, mainly consisting of SiC, is the most corrosion-resistant ceramic, used in mechanical seals and pump parts. It maintains its strength up to 1400°C.
Related products for Silicon CarbideFeatures
- Silicon carbide maintains its strength even at temperatures up to 1400°C.
- Notable features of this material are extremely high thermal conductivity and electrical semiconductivity.
- Silicon nitride has high hardness and corrosion reisistance due to its chemical and physical stability.
Configuration
Dimensional precision achieved by machining
When dimensional precision is required for machined ceramics, Kyocera is capable of achieving the tolerances as shown in the table below. If greater tolerances are required, please consult us.
MACHINING DIMENSIONAL PRECISION
(Data are in mm unless otherwise specified)
1.Ground ceramic blocks and plates
![Ground ceramic blocks and plates](../../../image2018/material/silicon_carbide/silicon_carbide_table01.png)
2.Round and Square Bars
![Round and Square Bars](../../../image2018/material/silicon_carbide/silicon_carbide_table02.png)
PRECISION MACHINED PRODUCTS
Ultra-precision is possible with Kyocera's unique techniques.
Precision machining is affected by shape and material.
Some practical examples are shown in the table below.
![PRECISION MACHINED PRODUCTS](../../../image2018/material/silicon_carbide/silicon_carbide_table03.png)
* Surface roughness depends on the material. The data shown here indicates where alumina is used.
Property
![Property](../../../image2018/material/silicon_carbide/silicon_carbide_table04.png)
* The values are typical material properties and may vary according to products configuration and manufacturing process. For more details, Please feel free to contact us.
* 1: All values for apparent density and bulk density are the same, except for A482R which lists apparent density only.
![Bulk density chart](../../../image2018/material/silicon_carbide/silicon_carbide_graph01.png)
![Hardness chart](../../../image2018/material/silicon_carbide/silicon_carbide_graph02.png)
![Flexural strength chart](../../../image2018/material/silicon_carbide/silicon_carbide_graph03.png)
![Compressive strength chart](../../../image2018/material/silicon_carbide/silicon_carbide_graph04.png)
![Young's modulus chart](../../../image2018/material/silicon_carbide/silicon_carbide_graph05.png)
![Flexural strength vs. temperature chart](../../../image2018/material/silicon_carbide/silicon_carbide_graph06.png)
![Thermal expansion chart](../../../image2018/material/silicon_carbide/silicon_carbide_graph07.png)
![Thermal conductivity chart](../../../image2018/material/silicon_carbide/silicon_carbide_graph08.png)
![Heat shock resistance chart](../../../image2018/material/silicon_carbide/silicon_carbide_graph09.png)
![Chemical resistance chart (30 min boiling)](../../../image2018/material/silicon_carbide/silicon_carbide_graph11.png)
![Unit conversion table of stress & Unit conversion table of thermal conductivity](../../../image2018/material/silicon_carbide/silicon_carbide_graph12.png)