Silicon Carbide Nanoparticles /Nanopowder (SiC, beta, 500-800nm, 99.5%)

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🧪 Silicon Carbide Nanoparticles / Nanopowder (SiC, β-phase, 500–800 nm, Purity 99.5%)


⚙️ Technical Specifications

Property

Specification

Chemical Formula

SiC

Phase

Beta (β-SiC)

Purity

≥ 99.5%

Particle Size

500–800 nm

Appearance / Color

Dark gray to black fine powder

Crystal Structure

Cubic (β-SiC)

Density

3.21 g/cm³

Melting Point

Sublimes at ~2730 °C

Hardness

Very high (~25–26 GPa, Vickers)

Surface Area

High, due to nanoscale particle size

Solubility

Insoluble in water; chemically stable under ambient conditions

CAS Number

409-21-2


🌟 Key Features

  • High-purity β-SiC nanoparticles with controlled 500–800 nm particle size

  • Exceptional hardness, wear resistance, and thermal stability

  • Excellent chemical stability, oxidation resistance, and mechanical strength

  • Ideal for ceramics, nanocomposites, coatings, and high-performance materials


🔬 Applications

1. Advanced Ceramics & Composites

  • Used in cutting tools, armor, structural ceramics, and high-temperature composites

  • Improves mechanical strength, hardness, and wear resistance

2. Metallurgical Applications

  • Incorporated into metal-matrix composites (MMCs) and coatings

  • Enhances thermal conductivity, corrosion resistance, and mechanical performance

3. Electronics & Thermal Management

  • Applied in heating elements, electrodes, and thermal interface materials

  • Provides high thermal conductivity and stability

4. Abrasives & Polishing

  • Used in grinding, lapping, and polishing powders

  • Ensures high efficiency and tool longevity

5. Research & Nanotechnology

  • Ideal for material science research, nanotechnology studies, and functional advanced materials


⚠️ Handling & Storage

  • Store in a dry, sealed container to prevent contamination and moisture

  • Avoid contact with strong acids and oxidizers

  • Handle with gloves, mask, and protective eyewear

  • Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame