| Reaction bonded silicon carbide consists of SiC particles in a matrix of excess silicon. It is made by reaction of molten silicon with carbon or carbon + SiC to produce the silicon matrix composite. Key attributes include wear/abrasion resistance, low density, ease of forming complex shapes with tight tolerances, and resistance to corrosion, oxidation, and high temperatures. These attributes lead to its application in furnace/kiln components, tribological uses/wear components, seals, nozzles, etc. Information assembled by MatWeb from proprietary grades in our data collection. |
