How Silicon Carbide Works: Material Properties and Applications for Ultra-High Temperature Environments
Most ceramics crack or melt above 1400°C. Silicon carbide keeps working at temperatures up to 1600°C. This guide covers SiC material properties, manufacturing methods, and actual applications in the aerospace, defense and industrial fields. You’ll understand what makes silicon carbide ceramics and how to select suitable materials according to the application. What Is Silicon Carbide Ceramic? Figure 1: Raw Silicon Carbide You get silicon carbide (SiC) when silicon and carbon atoms bond together in a crystal structure. You’ll hear it called an ultra-high temperature ceramic because it works continuously at 1600°C. This temperature is high enough to melt most metals […]
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