Green Silicon Carbide

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Green Silicon Carbide

Green Silicon Carbide, through a sophisticated electric arc furnace process, stands as a premium abrasive known for its hardness and purity. As green silicon carbide (SiC) exhibits a Mohs hardness of approximately 9.5, it is recognized for its high strength, superior wear and corrosion resistance, and excellent thermal conductivity.

This material is processed into various shapes and grit sizes, ranging from large grains to ultra-fine powders, to meet diverse industrial requirements. Green silicon carbide is primarily utilized in applications where precision and efficiency are crucial. It serves as a key raw material in the production of refractories, advanced ceramics, and cutting tools, and is extensively employed in grinding wheels, sandpaper, and as a blasting medium for surface preparation.

Further, it is used in the semiconductor industry for wafer fabrication and in electronics for power devices that operate at high temperatures. Lane Abrasives ensures that its green silicon carbide is available in a wide array of standard grit and powder sizes, with the flexibility to customize according to specific customer needs. Its distinct properties, including minimal impurities and high thermal stability, make green silicon carbide an essential component in high-performance and specialized applications.

Grain Property

TYPICAL CHEMISTRY

Green SIC >99%

Fe2O3<0.3%

Free C<0.3%

COLOR

Green

GRIT AVAILABLE

F12-F220/P12-P220

F240-F1200/P240-P2500

0-1mm, 1-3mm, 1-10mm, 0-25mm, 100F, 200F, 325F or as required

Green Silicon Carbide Parameter

Hardness 9.6 Mohs
Grain Shape Angular/Spherical
Melting Point 2730℃
Specific Gravity 3.2 g/cm³
Bulk Density 1.2-1.6 g/cm³
Green Silicon Carbide

FEPA

 Granularity range Chemical Component  %
SiC F.C Fe2O3
F4~F90/P12~P100 ≥99.0 ≤0.2 ≤0.2
F100~F150/P120~P150 ≥98.5 ≤0.25 ≤0.3
F180~F220/P180~P220 ≥98.0 ≤0.25 ≤0.3
F230~F280/P240~P360 ≥98.0 ≤0.3 ≤0.5
F320~F500/P400~P1000 ≥97.5 ≤0.3 ≤0.5
F600~F800/P1200~P1500 ≥97.0 ≤0.35 ≤0.5
F1000~F1200/P2000~2500 ≥96.5 ≤0.4 ≤0.5

Green Silicon Carbide Applications

Green silicon carbide (SiC) is known for its high purity and sharp crystalline structure, making it a popular choice for many advanced applications:

  1. Advanced Ceramics: Used in the production of high-strength, high-temperature ceramics and ceramic armor, due to its high hardness and thermal stability.
  2. Semiconductor Devices: Ideal for high-voltage and high-temperature applications, green SiC is used in semiconductor electronics that require high endurance and efficiency.
  3. Abrasives: Employed in abrasive materials for applications requiring high precision and minimal damage, such as in the finishing of hard metals, precision grinding, and polishing.
  4. Cutting Tools: Utilized in the manufacture of cutting tools for machining hard and brittle materials, offering excellent hardness and wear resistance.
  5. Refractories: Due to its high temperature and corrosion resistance, green SiC is used in refractory linings for furnaces, kilns, and reactors in various industrial processes.
  6. Solar Energy: As a substrate material in the manufacture of photovoltaic cells, green SiC helps to improve efficiency and performance.
  7. LED Manufacturing: Used as a substrate for producing blue and green LEDs, contributing to the efficiency and color quality of these devices.
  8. Automotive: In electric and hybrid vehicles, green SiC components are used in power electronics, such as inverters and converters, to enhance energy efficiency.
  9. Jewelry: Sometimes used as an abrasive in the gemstone industry for cutting, shaping, and polishing harder gemstones.
  10. Steel Manufacturing: Employed in the steel industry as a deoxidizing agent and as a raw material in the manufacture of silicon carbide fibers.

Green silicon carbide’s unique properties, including its hardness, thermal conductivity, and resistance to wear and chemical corrosion, make it suitable for these high-performance applications.