Description

Green Silicon Carbide is a high-purity, synthetic abrasive and refractory material known for its exceptional hardness, thermal conductivity, and chemical inertness. It is a critical industrial mineral valued for its superior cutting performance and durability compared to conventional abrasives. This material is essential for manufacturers in the abrasives, refractory, ceramics, and advanced materials industries seeking to enhance product performance and process efficiency. Green Silicon Carbide CAS NO 12070-04-1 is available in various micron sizes and aggregate forms to meet diverse technical requirements.

Application

• Abrasive Tools & Blasting: Used in bonded abrasives (grinding wheels, honing stones), coated abrasives (sandpaper), and for precision abrasive blasting and surface preparation.
• Refractory & Ceramic Materials: A key additive in high-performance refractories, kiln furniture, and advanced structural ceramics to improve thermal shock resistance and mechanical strength.
• Wire Sawing & Lapping: The primary abrasive in slurry for multi-wire sawing of silicon ingots for photovoltaic wafers and semiconductor substrates, and for precision lapping and polishing.
• Wear-Resistant Coatings & Composites: Incorporated into polymer composites, anti-wear coatings, and brake linings to significantly enhance durability and friction properties.
• Metallurgical Applications: Employed as a deoxidizing agent and carbon raiser in steel and iron production to improve metal quality and performance.
• Advanced Technical Ceramics: Serves as a raw material for manufacturing silicon carbide ceramics used in ballistic armor, seals, and high-temperature components.

Basic Information

Product Name	Green Silicon Carbide
CAS No.	12070-04-1
Molecular Formula	SiC
Molecular Weight	40.10 g/mol
Synonyms	Carborundum; Silicon(IV) Carbide; Alpha Silicon Carbide; Moissanite; SiC; Green SiC; Abrasive Grain; Refractory Grain
EINECS	235-111-5

Quality Control

Our Green Silicon Carbide is manufactured under strict process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and meets high-purity standards for industrial applications. Quality is verified through a comprehensive suite of tests including chemical composition analysis, particle size distribution (PSD), and density measurements. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing lot-specific results are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep containers sealed to prevent moisture absorption and contamination from foreign materials. Separate from strong acids and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Green to bluish-black crystalline powder/grain
Silicon Carbide (SiC) Content	≥ 98.5 %
Free Silicon (Si)	≤ 0.2 %
Free Carbon (C)	≤ 0.3 %
Iron (Fe) as Fe2O3	≤ 0.1 %
Particle Size (FEPA Standard)	F8 to F1200, P8 to P2500, or custom
Density (Bulk)	1.4 - 1.6 g/cm³ (varies with grade)
Mohs Hardness	~9.5

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.