SiC
Defense & Strategic Materials
Silicon Carbide Armor Grade
Defense-grade silicon carbide combines high hardness with lower density than traditional armor ceramics. Excellent for body armor, vehicle protection, and advanced ballistic systems.
Atomic #
0
Atomic Wt
40.1
CAS #
409-21-2
Purity
99+%
Available Forms
Armor plates
Tiles
Rods
Custom shapes
Purity Grades
99.5%
99.9%
99.99%
Applications
Aerospace
- ✓Protective components
Permanent Magnets
- ✓Hard ceramic applications
Technical Specifications
| Hardness (Mohs) | 9.5 |
| Density | 3.21 g/cm³ |
| Melting Point | 2700°C |
| Fracture Toughness | 3.5-4.0 MPa·m^0.5 |
| Compressive Strength | 2500-3900 MPa |
Storage Requirements
Store in controlled environment. Protect from thermal shock.
Packaging Options
- •Armor plates
- •Ceramic tiles
- •Bulk material
- •Custom specifications
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