Silicon Carbide

Ultra light and extremely hard

Overview: SiC
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Sintered silicon carbide (SSiC):

Pressureless sintered silicon carbide (SSiC) is a particularly light and at the same time hard high-performance ceramic. SSiC is characterized by high strength, which remains almost constant even at extreme temperatures. Schunk offers SSiC under the names CarSIK-SD.

What distinguishes CarSIK-SD?

Schunk's CarSIK-SD has a very high resistance to chemical corrosion. Exceptionally high hardness combined with low density is optimal for lightweight solutions.

Where is CarSIK-SD used?

Thanks to its excellent properties, our SSiC ceramic is used in sliding and sealing rings. In personal protection and for the armoring lining of land and air vehicles, CarSIK-SD is also suitable.

Material microstructure of the technical properties and surface structure of CarSIK-SD

Special properties of CarSIK-SD (SSiC):

  • Hardness: 28 GPa
  • Density: 3,1 g/cm³
  • Compressive strength: 3800 MPa
  • Thermal conductivity: 110 W/mK
  • Flexural strength: 390 MPa
  • Modulus of elasticity: 400 GPa
  • High corrosion and wear resistance

 

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