Description

Silicon Carbide CAS NO 107992-37-0 is a high-performance synthetic ceramic material renowned for its exceptional hardness, thermal conductivity, and chemical inertness. Its unique combination of properties makes it a critical component in demanding industrial applications where durability and reliability are paramount. This advanced material is essential for manufacturers in the abrasives, refractory, metallurgical, and semiconductor industries.

Application

• Abrasive Manufacturing: Used in bonded and coated abrasives, grinding wheels, and sandpaper for cutting, grinding, and polishing metals, stone, and composites.
• Refractory & Ceramics: A key additive in high-temperature kiln furniture, furnace linings, and advanced structural ceramics due to its excellent thermal shock resistance.
• Metallurgical Processing: Employed as a deoxidizing agent and silicon/carbon source in iron, steel, and non-ferrous metal production.
• Semiconductor & Electronics: Serves as a substrate material for high-power, high-frequency electronic devices (e.g., LEDs) and as a wafer tray material in epitaxial processes.
• Wear-Resistant Components: Used in the production of seals, bearings, and blast nozzles where extreme abrasion resistance is required.
• Automotive & Aerospace: Found in high-performance brake discs, ceramic matrix composites (CMCs), and other components demanding lightweight strength at elevated temperatures.
• Water Jet Cutting: A primary abrasive material in high-pressure water jet cutting systems for precise cutting of various materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Silicon Carbide
CAS No.	107992-37-0
Molecular Formula	SiC
Molecular Weight	40.10 g/mol
Synonyms	Carborundum; Moissanite; Silicon(IV) carbide; SiC; Crystolon; Carbon silicide; Nierite; Alpha silicon carbide; Beta silicon carbide; Green silicon carbide; Black silicon carbide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Silicon Carbide is manufactured under stringent process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance. Quality is verified through a comprehensive suite of analytical tests, including particle size distribution (PSD), chemical purity, and crystalline phase analysis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific lot results are available upon request, and our quality management system supports compliance with relevant industrial standards.

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 the container sealed to prevent moisture absorption and contamination from foreign materials. Separate from strong acids and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Green or Black Crystalline Powder/Grains
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to α-SiC or β-SiC phase
Assay (SiC Content)	≥ 98.0 %
Free Silicon (Si)	≤ 0.2 %
Free Carbon (C)	≤ 0.3 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.1 %
Particle Size (FEPA/Grit)	Customizable (e.g., F220, F600, F1200)
Bulk Density	Contact for details

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