Silicon Nitride (Si₃N₄) is an engineered ceramic with 99.9% purity, offering unmatched thermal stability (>1800°C), corrosion resistance, and mechanical strength. Ideal for mission-critical applications in harsh environments.
Silicon Nitride (Si₃N₄) outperforms metals and standard ceramics with:
99.9% chemical purity
Zero ductility at 1800C
Thermal shock resistance (survives 1000°C→water quenching)
Bio-inert certification (ISO 6474)
Property | Value Range |
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Purity | ≥99.9% Si₃N₄ |
Density | 3.20-3.35 g/cm³ |
Flexural Strength | 600-1000 MPa |
Fracture Toughness | 5.5-7.5 MPa√m |
Thermal Expansion | 2.5-3.5 ×10⁻⁶/K (RT-1000°C) |
Precision Components:
Bearings balls (G5-G10 grade)
Cutting tool inserts (SNGX/SNMA)
Semiconductor wafer chucks
Raw Materials:
Submicron powders (α-phase >90%)
Reaction-bonded (RBSN) blanks
Hot isostatically pressed (HIP) billets
Energy & Turbomachinery:
Turbine blades & vanes (1400°C operational)
Fuel cell stack plates
Advanced Automotive:
Turbocharger rotors
Glow plugs for diesel engines
Medical Technology:
Dental implant abutments
Orthopedic spinal fusion devices
Industrial Wear Parts:
Molten metal handling nozzles
Shot blast nozzles (10x steel lifespan)
Electronics:
High-power IC substrates
Plasma etch components
Weight Reduction: 60% lighter than steel bearings
Dielectric Strength: 15 kV/mm for insulators
Corrosion Immunity: Resists HF, molten Al, salts
Fatigue Resistance: >10⁷ cycles at 800 MPa stress