Black Silicon Carbide Introduction
Because of the rarity of natural moissanite, most silicon carbide is synthetic. It is used as an abrasive, and more recently as a semiconductor and diamond simulant of gem quality. The simplest manufacturing process is to combine silica sand and carbon in an Acheson graphite electric resistance furnace at a high temperature, between 1,600 °C (2,910 °F) and 2,500 °C (4,530 °F). Fine SiO2 particles in plant material (e.g. rice husks) can be converted to SiC by heating in the excess carbon from the organic material. The silica fume, which is a byproduct of producing silicon metal and ferrosilicon alloys, also can be converted to SiC by heating with graphite at 1,500 °C (2,730 °F).
Silicon carbide is the most widely used and one of the most economic material. It can be called corundum or refractory sand. It is brittle and sharp has electrical and heat conductivity in some degree.The abrasives made of it are suitable for working on cast iron,non-ferrous metal,rock, leather,rubber,etc.It is also broadly used as refractory material and metallurgical additive.
Grit | Sic | F.C. | Fe2O3 |
F12-F90 | ≥98.50 | <0.20 | ≤0.60 |
F100-F150 | ≥98.00 | <0.30 | ≤0.80 |
F180-F220 | ≥97.00 | <0.30 | ≤1.20 |
F230-F400 | ≥96.00 | <0.40 | ≤1.20 |
F500-F800 | ≥95.00 | <0.40 | ≤1.20 |
F1000-F1200 | ≥93.00 | <0.50 | ≤1.20 |
P12-P90 | ≥98.50 | <0.20 | ≤0.60 |
P100-P150 | ≥98.00 | <0.30 | ≤0.80 |
P180-P220 | ≥97.00 | <0.30 | ≤1.20 |
P230-P500 | ≥96.00 | <0.40 | ≤1.20 |
P600-P1500 | ≥95.00 | <0.40 | ≤1.20 |
P2000-P2500 | ≥93.00 | <0.50 | ≤1.20 |
Grits | Bulk Density (g/cm3) |
High Density (g/cm3) |
Grits | Bulk Density (g/cm3) |
High Density (g/cm3) |
F16 ~ F24 | 1.42~1.50 | ≥1.50 | F100 | 1.36~1.45 | ≥1.45 |
F30 ~ F40 | 1.42~1.50 | ≥1.50 | F120 | 1.34~1.43 | ≥1.43 |
F46 ~ F54 | 1.43~1.51 | ≥1.51 | F150 | 1.32~1.41 | ≥1.41 |
F60 ~ F70 | 1.40~1.48 | ≥1.48 | F180 | 1.31~1.40 | ≥1.40 |
F80 | 1.38~1.46 | ≥1.46 | F220 | 1.31~1.40 | ≥1.40 |
F90 | 1.38~1.45 | ≥1.45 |
F12-F1200, P12-P2500
0-1mm, 1-3mm, 6/10, 10/18, 200mesh, 325mesh
Other special specifications could be supplied on request.
Black Silicon Carbide Applications
For abrasive: Lapping, Polishing , Coatings, Grinding , Pressure blasting.
For refractory: Refractory media for casting or metallurgical linings ,Technical Ceramics.
For new-type application: Heat exchangers ,Semiconductor process equipment , Liquid filtration.
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