Silicon Carbide Trays Description:
Silicon carbide (SiC) is a lightweight ceramic material with high strength properties comparable to diamond. It has excellent thermal conductivity, low thermal expansion, and is resistant to corrosion from acids. Silicon carbide is an excellent ceramic material for applications requiring good erosion and abrasive resistance. Consequently, it is useful in a variety of applications including spray nozzles, shot blast nozzles and cyclone components.
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Silicon Carbide Trays Specification:
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Recrystallized SiC
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Sintered SiC
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Reaction Bonded SiC
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Purity of Silicon Carbide
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99.5%
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98%
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>88%
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Max. Working Temp. (`C)
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1650
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1550
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1300
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Bulk Density (g/cm3)
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2.7
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3.1
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>3
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Appearance Porosity
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<15%
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2.5
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0.1
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Flexural strength (MPa)
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110
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400
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380
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Compressive strength (MPa)
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>300
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2200
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2100
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Thermal expansion (10^-6/`C)
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4.6 (1200`C)
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4.0 (<500`C)
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4.4 (<500`C)
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Thermal conductivity (W/m.K)
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35~36
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110
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65
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Main characteristics
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High temp. resistance
High purity
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Fracture Toughness
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Chemical Resistance
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Silicon Carbide Trays Applications:
1. Sintering and Heat Treatment: SiC trays are widely used in sintering processes for ceramics, metals, and other materials. They can withstand high temperatures and provide uniform heat distribution, ensuring consistent sintering results. They are also used in heat treatment processes for materials that require precise thermal control.
2. Chemical Processing: In chemical processing industries, SiC trays are used for holding and transporting corrosive chemicals. Their chemical inertness and resistance to high temperatures make them ideal for handling aggressive substances.
3. Semiconductor Manufacturing: Used in semiconductor fabrication processes, including epitaxy, diffusion, and oxidation. SiC trays can endure the high temperatures and corrosive environments typical in semiconductor processing, maintaining purity and stability.
4. Furnace Components: Employed as support trays and components in high-temperature furnaces and kilns. SiC trays can handle thermal cycling and extreme heat without deforming, making them essential for consistent and reliable furnace operations.
5. Metal Casting: Utilized in metal casting and foundry applications for handling molten metals. SiC trays’ thermal shock resistance and durability ensure they can withstand the rapid temperature changes and mechanical stresses of casting processes.
6. Battery Production: Used in the production of batteries, especially for lithium-ion batteries, where high purity and thermal stability are required during the manufacturing and heat treatment stages.
7. Glass and Ceramic Industry: Applied in the production of glass and ceramic products. SiC trays help in the firing and annealing processes, providing a stable platform that can endure high temperatures and thermal shocks.
8. Laboratory Equipment: Utilized in high-temperature laboratory experiments and processes. SiC trays can serve as containers or platforms for reactions and thermal treatments that require resistance to heat and corrosion.
9. Food Processing: Employed in specific high-temperature food processing applications, such as baking and roasting, where durability and resistance to thermal shock are needed.
10. Solar Industry: Used in the manufacturing of photovoltaic cells and other solar energy components. SiC trays help in processes that require high thermal conductivity and stability to ensure the efficient production of solar panels.
11. Powder Metallurgy: Applied in the powder metallurgy industry for sintering metal powders into solid parts. SiC trays provide a high-temperature-resistant surface that supports uniform heating and cooling.
Silicon Carbide Trays Packaging:
Our silicon carbide trays are carefully handled to minimize damage during storage and transportation and to preserve the quality of our products in their original condition.
