Customized Silicon Carbide Components
Silicon Carbide (SiC) is a high-performance technical ceramic combining high hardness, wear resistance, strong thermal performance and high-temperature capability. It is particularly suitable for applications requiring dimensional stability, thermal management and resistance to demanding operating environments.
Key Properties
- High hardness and wear resistance
- High thermal conductivity
- Low thermal expansion
- Good thermal-shock resistance
- High-temperature capability
- Good chemical resistance
- Suitable for precision structural and semiconductor-related components
Typical Material Properties
| Property | Unit | Typical Reference Value |
| Density | g/cm³ | ~3.1–3.2 for dense grades |
| Flexural Strength | MPa | ~300–600, grade/process dependent |
| Young’s Modulus | GPa | ~380–450 |
| Fracture Toughness | MPa·m½ | ~3–5 |
| Thermal Conductivity | W/m·K | ~80–170, grade/process dependent |
| CTE | 10⁻⁶/K | ~4–5 |
| Maximum Use Temperature | °C | ~1400–1600 for selected dense grades / atmosphere dependent |
Technical note: Values are typical reference values and can vary with material grade, composition, microstructure and manufacturing process. Final specifications are confirmed for each project.
Typical Applications
- High-temperature components
- Thermal-management components
- Wear-resistant parts and seals
- Precision structural components
- Vacuum and scientific equipment
- Semiconductor process equipment
- Mechanical components in demanding environments
Customized Components
Different SiC manufacturing routes can produce significantly different microstructures and properties. Material grade and process should therefore be selected according to the component and application. Andrews supplies SiC components according to customer drawings and application requirements.
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