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What is silicon carbide raw material
It is a chemical element that is a mixture of silica (high purity sand), which is a common element in the Earth’s crust, and green coke at a high temperature produces silicon carbide raw material in various grades, and the resulting raw material is symbolized by the symbol SiC. Silicon carbide is an essential material in many industries due to its unique properties.
Properties of Silicon Carbide
Physical Properties: Silicon Carbide is a raw material known for its hardness and high resistance to heat.
-*Chemical Properties: It results from the intense burning of silica and green petroleum coke to form silicon carbide (SiC), a compound known for its high resistance to heat and friction
The most important uses of silicon carbide
Silicon carbide has many uses in different fields thanks to its unique properties such as:
Semiconductors: Silicon carbide is widely used in the electronics industry, integrated circuits and computer chips.
Glass industry: It is used in the manufacture of ordinary glass and heat-resistant glass.
Solar energy: It is used in the manufacture of solar panels to convert solar energy into electricity.
Coating industry: It is used in the production of heat- and corrosion-resistant coatings.
Adhesives and seals: It is used in the manufacture of adhesives and sealing seals thanks to its flexibility and resistance to weather factors.
Medical industries: It is used in the manufacture of medical devices and surgical instruments thanks to its high purity.
Chemicals: It is used as a catalyst in many chemical processes.
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Approximate estimates of silicon carbide production cost:
Note: These estimates are approximate and vary depending on local and international factors.
The difference between black and green silicon carbide
Black silicon carbide is harder, more cost effective, and suitable for general abrasive materials.
Green silicon carbide has higher purity and is ideal for precision machining.