Silicon Nitride (Si₃N₄) offers several technical advantages that makes it a valuable material for various applications:

High Strength and Hardness:

Silicon Nitride has excellent mechanical properties, including high flexural strength and hardness, making it suitable for demanding applications.

Thermal Stability:

It maintains its strength and stability at high temperatures, making it ideal for high-temperature applications.

Low Friction and Wear Resistance:

Silicon Nitride has a low coefficient of friction and high wear resistance, which is beneficial for components subjected to repetitive motion.

Thermal Shock Resistance:

It can withstand thermoshock without cracking, making it suitable for environments with extreme thermal gradients.

Chemical Inertness:

Silicon Nitride is resistant to chemical reactions, ensuring durability in harsh environments.

Electrical Insulation:

It has good electrical insulating properties, making it useful in electronic applications.

Lightweight:

Silicon Nitride is lighter than many metals, which can be advantageous in applications where weight reduction is important.

Non-Magnetic:

It is non-magnetic, which is beneficial for applications where magnetic interference must be minimized.

These properties make Silicon Nitride (Si₃N₄) components highly valuable for the following applications:

Automotive Industry:

Silicon Nitride is used in components like turbochargers and bearings, which benefit from its high strength, low friction, and excellent thermal stability.

Electronics:

Silicon Nitride is used as an insulating material in microelectronics and semiconductor devices due to its excellent electrical insulation properties and stability.

Chemical Processing:

Silicon Nitride components are used in chemical processing equipment due to their resistance to chemical corrosion and wear.

Energy Sector:

It is used in components for power generation, such as in gas turbines and high-temperature reactors, where material stability and performance are critical.

The technical specification of the material will be provided on request, as the precise determination depends on the particular application and is in accordance with our customers.