Aluminum nitride insulating ceramics are a type of engineering ceramic that combines excellent electrical insulation with superior thermal conductivity.
Unlike alumina ceramics, aluminum nitride offers not only outstanding insulation properties but also exceptionally high thermal conductivity (reaching 200 W/m·K at 25°C). Additionally, its coefficient of thermal expansion closely matches that of silicon, making it ideal for a wide range of electronic applications.
Key applications for aluminum nitride insulating ceramics include power electronics, semiconductor equipment, RF devices, LED packaging, and electric vehicles.
GORGEOUS CERAMICS (GGS) offers custom manufacturing of aluminum nitride insulating ceramic components in various shapes and specifications—including precision-machined parts such as plates, substrates, spacers, sleeves, and rings. Leveraging our extensive expertise in forming and precision machining, we provide customers with diverse solutions for electrical insulation and thermal management.
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Properties of Aluminum Nitride Ceramics
Technical specifications, material properties, and performance data are typical values and are for reference only. Actual values may vary depending on manufacturing tolerances, testing conditions, material grades, and application environments.
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| Nom | AlN/nitrure d'aluminium | |||
| Densité | g/cm3 | 3.31 | ||
| Module d'élasticité | moyenne générale | 310 | ||
| Ténacité à la rupture | Mpa x m^1/2 | 3.5 | ||
| Ratio de poisons | – | 0.25 | ||
| Résistance à la compression | MPa | 2100 | ||
| Résistance à la flexion | MPa | 335 | ||
| Dureté (Vickers) | moyenne générale | 11 | ||
| Dureté (Knoop 100 g) | Kg/mm2 | 1170 | ||
| Nom | AlN/nitrure d'aluminium | |||
| Température maximale | oxydant | 750°C | Inerte | 1300°C |
| Conductivité thermique | à 25°C | 200.7W/mK | à 300°C | 130W/mK |
| Chaleur spécifique | 760 J/kg.K | |||
| Résistance aux chocs thermiques ΔT | 400°C | |||
| Coefficient de dilatation (10^-6/°C) | CDT 25°C ➞ 300°C | 4.6 | CDT 25°C ➞ 1000°C | 5.6 |
| constante diélectrique | 8,6 (1 MHz) | |||
| Tangente de perte | 5×10^-4 (1 MHz) | |||
| Résistivité volumique | 25°C | >10^13Ω cm | 500°C | 10^7Ω cm |
Applications of Aluminum Nitride Insulating Ceramics
For semiconductor equipment insulators
In semiconductor manufacturing equipment, many components require both electrical insulation and efficient heat dissipation; aluminum nitride insulating ceramics offer an excellent solution to this challenge.
Several semiconductor equipment manufacturers encountered issues with localized heat accumulation in plasma etching systems. By utilizing custom high-purity aluminum nitride insulating ceramic components from GORGEOUS CERAMICS (GGS), they effectively resolved these problems, achieving significantly improved thermal conductivity without the risk of cracking caused by thermal stress.
For new energy vehicles and power modules
Power modules for new energy vehicles require high-voltage insulation and excellent heat dissipation performance. Many manufacturers of inverters for new energy vehicles commission GORGEOUS CERAMICS (GGS) to produce ultra-thin aluminum nitride (AlN) insulating ceramic substrates for use in high-power IGBT modules.
Why choose GORGEOUS CERAMICS (GGS)?
GORGEOUS CERAMICS (GGS) offers mass production, OEM/ODM support, custom design support, and various custom sizes.
With 15 years of experience in ceramic manufacturing and certifications for ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949:2016, and ISO 14001:2015 environmental management systems, GORGEOUS is fully capable of providing customers with superior-quality aluminum nitride ceramics.
FAQ
What is aluminum nitride ceramic?
Aluminum nitride is a type of ceramic material that combines electrical insulation with high thermal conductivity. Capable of rapid heat dissipation, it is an ideal material for applications in power electronics, semiconductor equipment, LED systems, and high-voltage technology.
Why choose aluminum nitride over aluminum oxide for insulation applications?
While both aluminum nitride and aluminum oxide offer excellent electrical insulation properties, the thermal conductivity of aluminum nitride is seven times that of aluminum oxide—reaching up to 220 W/m·K—giving aluminum nitride a distinct advantage in applications requiring efficient heat dissipation.
What are the typical applications of aluminum nitride insulating ceramics?
Key applications for aluminum nitride ceramics include semiconductor manufacturing equipment; IGBT, SiC, and GaN power modules; power electronics for electric vehicles; high-power LED lighting systems; RF and microwave devices; laser equipment; industrial automation systems; and high-voltage insulation components.
