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Cubic Silicon Carbide

Cubic Silicon Carbide (SiC) is a high-performance, synthetic crystalline material known for its exceptional hardness, thermal stability, and chemical resistance. Unlike traditional silicon carbide, which has a hexagonal crystal structure, Cubic Silicon Carbide features a cubic crystal structure, giving it unique properties that make it suitable for specialized applications. It is widely used in abrasive, refractory, and electronic applications due to its superior performance characteristics.

  • Product Category: Abrasive & Material
  • Key Features:
  • High Hardness: With a hardness of around 9.5 on the Mohs scale, Cubic Silicon Carbide offers excellent cutting and grinding performance, making it ideal for abrasive applications.
  • Thermal Stability: Capable of withstanding high temperatures without significant degradation, ensuring reliable performance in high-temperature environments.
  • Chemical Resistance: Highly resistant to most acids and alkalis, making it suitable for use in aggressive chemical environments.
  • Cubic Structure: The unique cubic crystal structure provides enhanced toughness and better mechanical properties compared to hexagonal silicon carbide.
  • Electrical Conductivity: Exhibits good electrical conductivity, which is beneficial for certain electronic and semiconductor applications.
Applications:

Abrasives: Used in the manufacture of grinding wheels, cutting tools, and other abrasive materials due to its hardness and durability.

Refractories: Employed in high-temperature environments such as furnaces, kilns, and reactors where thermal stability and chemical resistance are essential.

Semiconductors: Utilized in electronic applications, including power devices and high-frequency components, due to its electrical conductivity and thermal properties.

Ceramics: Applied in the production of advanced ceramic materials that require high hardness and thermal stability.

Blasting Media: Used as a blasting medium for surface preparation and cleaning applications where a high-performance abrasive is needed.

Technical Specifications:

Material Composition: Cubic silicon carbide (SiC)

Hardness: Mohs hardness of 9.5

Density: Approximately 3.2-3.3 g/cm³

Melting Point: ~2700°C

Particle Size: Available in various sizes, from fine powders to coarse granules, customized based on application needs

Crystal Structure: Cubic (cubic crystal system)

Electrical Conductivity: Good electrical conductivity, beneficial for semiconductor applications

Advantages:

Superior Performance: Offers exceptional hardness and thermal stability, ensuring high performance in demanding applications.

Enhanced Toughness: The cubic crystal structure provides improved mechanical properties and toughness compared to other forms of silicon carbide.

Versatile Use: Suitable for a wide range of applications, including abrasives, refractories, semiconductors, and ceramics.

Durability: High resistance to wear, corrosion, and thermal stress extends the lifespan of the material and the equipment in which it is used.

Packaging: Available in various packaging options, including 25 kg bags, 500 kg bulk bags, or according to customer specifications.

Storage:

Store in a dry, cool place. Keep containers tightly sealed to prevent contamination and moisture absorption.

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