This silicon carbide (SiC) micron powder from Nanografi has a purity of 98+% and a particle size of 1-10 μm. It is supplied for work on refractories, technical ceramics, abrasives and reinforced composites. Its CAS number is 409-21-2.
The material is extremely hard, rated at 9.5 Mohs, with a density of 3.216 g/cm3 at 288k, and it offers high thermal conductivity. Chemical analysis shows 98.3 % SiC, with minor amounts of SiO2 (1.2%), Si (0.30%), free carbon (0,25 %), Fe (0.15%) and Al (0.05%).
The manufacturer states that the powder is not a radioactive mineral and contains no heavy metals, toxic substances or carcinogenic substances. It is available in pack sizes from 25 grams up to 5 kg.
- Serves as a hard, high-grade refractory material.
- Used in ceramics such as ceramic bearings, textile ceramics, high frequency ceramics and ceramic engine parts.
- Applied in polishing abrasives and grinding wheels.
- Used in hard discs and as a support for multichip modules.
- Suitable for high temperature sealing valves, spray nozzles and fluid transport parts.
- Added to composites to raise strength and heat resistance.
| Brand | Nanografi |
|---|---|
| CAS number | 409-21-2 |
| Molecular formula | — |
| Purity | 98+% |
| Category | — |
| Pack sizes | 25 grams, 100 grams, 500 grams, 1000 grams, 5 kg |
| Physical form | — |
| Storage | — |
- Product code: NG04CO15001
- Particle size: 1-10 μm
- SiC: 98.3 %
- Free carbon: 0,25 %
- Si: 0.30%
- SiO2: 1.2%
- Fe: 0.15%
- Al: 0.05%
- Heating power (KJ/mol): 30.343
- Hardness: 9.5 Mohs
- Density (288k): 3.216 g/cm3
- Compressibility coefficient: 0.21x10-6
- Thermal expansion coefficient: 2.98x10-6 at 1173k
Keep the powder vacuum-sealed in a cool, dry room. Avoid exposure to air and avoid subjecting it to stress.
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