Description

Typical Silicon Carbide characteristics include:
1. Low density
2. High strength
3. Good high temperature strength (Reaction bonded)
4. Oxidation resistance (Reaction bonded)
5. Excellent thermal shock resistance
6. High hardness and wear resistance
7. Excellent chemical resistance
8. Low thermal expansion and high thermal conductivity
 
Typical Silicon Carbide applications include:
1. Fixed and moving turbine components
2. Seals, bearings, pump vanes
3. Ball valve parts
4. Wear plates
5. Kiln furniture
6. Heat exchangers
7. Semiconductor wafer processing equipment