Silicon Carbide (SiC) has strikingly similar properties to diamond: it is one of the lightest, hardest, and strongest technical ceramic materials, with excellent thermal conductivity, acid resistance, and low thermal expansion. Silicon Carbide is an excellent material to use when physical wear is a concern, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.

Wintrustek produces Silicon Carbide in three variants.

Reaction bonded Silicon Carbide (RBSiC or SiSiC) 

Sintered Silicon Carbide (SSiC)

Porous Silicon Carbide

Typical Properties

Exceptionally high hardness

Abrasion resistant

Corrosion resistant

Low Density

Very high thermal conductivity

Low coefficient of thermal expansion

Chemical and thermal stability

Excellent thermal shock resistance
High Young's modulus

Typical Applications

Blasting nozzle

Heat exchanger

Mechanical seal

Plunger

Semiconductor processing

Kiln furniture

Grinding balls

Vacuum chuck