Black Silicon Carbide
Black silicon carbide is, after diamond and boron carbide, the third hardest mineral in the world. Chemically, silicon carbide is extremely resistant; it resists the strongest alkalis and acids. In addition to its use as a blasting abrasive, silicon carbide is also used as an additive in the production of slip-resistant, wear-resistant and conductive floor coatings.
Areas of application
- Reusable abrasive, fine abrasive, wet abrasive and dry abrasive
- Cutting wheels
- Bonded grinding wheels
- Aggregate for concrete and epoxy resin floors
- Lapping and loose ultra-fine grinding
- Wafer industry
- Industrial ceramics
Blasting systems
- Pressure blast systems
- Injector blast cabinets
Physical properties
- Hardness: approx. 9 – 10 mohs
- Grain shape: angular/fragmented
- Melting point: approx. 2,300 °C
- Specific gravity: approx. 3.2 g/cm3
- Bulk density*: approx. 0.75 – 1.82 g/cm3
*depending on granular size
For safety reasons, we recommend that you use a protective strainer when filling the blasting equipment.