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Green Silicon Carbide Powder
Green Silicon Carbide Powder
Green Silicon Carbide Powder is a type of abrasive material made from silicon carbide crystals. It is called "green" because it has a greenish color due to the presence of impurities such as iron or chromium. It is commonly used in grinding, cutting, and polishing applications due to its high hardness and abrasive properties.
Green Silicon Carbide Powder is made by melting high-purity silica sand and petroleum coke in an electric resistance furnace at high temperatures. The resulting mixture is then cooled, crushed, and ground into a fine powder. Green Silicon Carbide Powder has a hardness of 9.5 on the Mohs scale, which makes it one of the hardest abrasive materials available.
Green Silicon Carbide Powder is often used for grinding and polishing non-ferrous metals, such as copper and brass, as well as hard materials such as ceramics and glass. It is also used in the production of refractory materials, as well as in the manufacture of semiconductors and other electronic components.
Due to its high hardness and abrasive properties, Green Silicon Carbide Powder is also used in the manufacturing of grinding wheels, cutting tools, and other abrasive products. It is an excellent choice for applications that require fast and efficient material removal, as well as for applications that require a high-quality surface finish.
Overall, Green Silicon Carbide Powder is a versatile and high-performance abrasive material that is used in a wide range of industrial applications. Its unique properties make it ideal for applications that require fast and efficient material removal, as well as for applications that require a high-quality surface finish.
Silicon Carbide Ceramics Properties
| Compound Formula | SiC |
| Molecular Weight | 40.1 |
| Appearance | Black |
| Melting Point | 2,730° C (4,946° F) (decomposes) |
| Density | 3.0 to 3.2 g/cm3 |
| Electrical Resistivity | 1 to 4 10x Ω-m |
| Poisson's Ratio | 0.15 to 0.21 |
| Specific Heat | 670 to 1180 J/kg-K |
Silicon Carbide Ceramics Specification
| CAS#: 409-21-2, Not Hazardous | |||
| Powder, F.W. 40.10, m.p. 2700 °C, Spec. Gravity 3.217 gm/cm3 | |||
| Item No. | Description | Purity | Lot Size |
| CB14-85 | Silicon Carbide Powder Particle Size:18, 30, 40 or 200 mesh |
> 85 % F.C. < 2.5%, Fe2O3 < 2%, Al2O3 < 1.2% |
Customize |
| CB14-90 | Silicon Carbide Powder Particle Size:18, 30, 40 or 200 mesh |
> 90 % F.C. < 1.5%, Fe2O3 < 1.2% |
Customize |
| CB14-98 | Silicon Carbide Powder Particle Size:18, 30, 40 or 200 mesh |
> 98 % F.C. < 0.6%, Fe2O3 < 0.7% |
Customize |
Silicon Carbide Ceramics Applications
Until the invention of boron carbide in 1929, silicon carbide was the hardest synthetic material known. It has a Mohs hardness rating of 9, approaching that of a diamond. In addition, SiC crystal has fracture characteristics that make them extremely useful in grinding wheels and in abrasive paper and cloth products.
Its high thermal conductivity, together with its high-temperature strength, low thermal expansion, and resistance to chemical reaction and thermal shock, makes silicon carbide valuable in the manufacture of high-temperature bricks and other refractories.
SiC ceramic is also classed as a semiconductor, having an electrical conductivity between that of metals and insulating materials. This property, in combination with its thermal properties, makes SiC a promising substitute for traditional semiconductors such as silicon in high-temperature applications.
Green Silicon Carbide Specifications
| Chemical Analysis | Bulk Density LPD=Loose Pack Density | ||||||
| Grit No. | Min. % SiC | Max. % C | Max. %SiO2 | Max. % Si | Max. % MI | Min.(g/cm3) | Max.(g/cm3) |
| F 8 | 99.00 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.50 | 0.02 | 1.35 | 1.43 |
| F 10 | 99.00 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.50 | 0.02 | 1.35 | 1.44 |
| F 12 | 99.00 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.50 | 0.02 | 1.41 | 1.49 |
| F 14 | 99.00 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.50 | 0.02 | 1.42 | 1.50 |
| F 16 | 99.00 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.50 | 0.02 | 1.43 | 1.51 |
| F 20 | 99.00 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.50 | 0.02 | 1.44 | 1.52 |
| F 22 | 99.00 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.50 | 0.02 | 1.44 | 1.52 |
| F 24 | 99.00 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.50 | 0.02 | 1.45 | 1.53 |
| F 30 | 99.00 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.50 | 0.02 | 1.45 | 1.53 |
| F 36 | 99.00 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.50 | 0.02 | 1.46 | 1.54 |
| F 40 | 99.00 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.50 | 0.02 | 1.47 | 1.55 |
| F 46 | 99.00 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.50 | 0.02 | 1.47 | 1.55 |
| F 54 | 99.00 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.50 | 0.02 | 1.46 | 1.54 |
| F 60 | 99.00 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.50 | 0.02 | 1.46 | 1.54 |
| F 70 | 99.00 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.50 | 0.02 | 1.45 | 1.53 |
| F 80 | 99.00 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.50 | 0.02 | 1.44 | 1.52 |
| F 90 | 99.00 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.50 | 0.02 | 1.43 | 1.51 |
| F 100 | 99.00 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.50 | 0.02 | 1.42 | 1.50 |
| F 120 | 99.00 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.50 | 0.02 | 1.40 | 1.48 |
| F 150 | 99.00 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.50 | 0.02 | 1.38 | 1.46 |
| F 180 | 99.00 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.50 | 0.02 | 1.38 | 1.46 |
| F 220 | 99.00 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.50 | 0.02 | 1.36 | 1.44 |
Green Silicon Carbide Powder Applications
-Abrasives
-Sintered Parts
-Hot-pressed Parts
-Reaction Bonded Parts
-Metal Matrix Composites
-Wire-saw
-Body Armor
-Vehicle Armor
-Heat Transfer / Thermal Management
-High Temp Sensors
-Ceramic Wear Parts
-Refractory, Grinding
-Milling
-Lapping
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