Atomfair Beta Silicon Carbide Powder (3C-SiC), D50 85.0 ± 2.5 μm
Product Description
Atomfair beta Silicon Carbide Powder (3C-SiC) is supplied with D50 85.0±2.5 μm particle size, a cubic beta-SiC (3C-SiC) crystal structure, and controlled powder consistency. It is intended for advanced ceramics, composite materials, thermal-spray coatings, and semiconductor-related materials research.
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Technical Specifications
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Customization & Ordering
Custom particle-size and purity requirements may be evaluated for selected
grades upon request. Alternative package sizes may also be available.
Minimum order quantities, pricing, and lead times vary by specification and
will be confirmed during technical review and quotation.
Key Features and Advantages
- Defined D50 85.0±2.5 μm particle-size grade.
- Cubic beta-SiC (3C-SiC) structure.
- Good thermal conductivity with low thermal-expansion behavior in the product family.
- Suitable for advanced ceramics, coatings, composites, and semiconductor-related materials evaluation.
APPLICATION SCOPE: advanced ceramics, composite materials, thermal-spray coatings, and semiconductor-related materials research
DOCUMENTATION: COA and SDS can be provided upon request for batch-specific confirmation. Additional documentation requirements may be discussed before order confirmation.
LABORATORY PROCUREMENT SUPPORT
For grade selection, particle-size confirmation, documentation support or custom specification review, contact our technical sales team.
What is the significance of the tap density of 1.96 ± 0.05 g/cm³ for an 85 µm beta-SiC powder in ceramic processing?
The tap density of 1.96 ± 0.05 g/cm³ indicates a moderate packing efficiency for this equiaxed 3C-SiC powder. This parameter directly influences green body density during dry pressing or slip casting, affecting final sintered density and shrinkage. The source provides this tap density value as a key quality control metric for consistent powder behavior.
Is the cubic beta-SiC (3C-SiC) crystal structure of this powder beneficial for thermal-spray coatings compared to other SiC polytypes?
The 3C-SiC (cubic) phase is specified for this product. The source highlights good thermal conductivity with low thermal-expansion behavior as features of the product family, which are relevant for managing thermal stresses during thermal-spray coating deposition and service. However, the source does not provide direct performance data for thermal-spray applications or comparative polytype data.
What particle-size documentation is available for batch-specific quality assurance of this 85 µm beta-SiC powder?
The source states that a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) can be provided upon request for batch-specific confirmation. This allows researchers to verify the particle size distribution (D50 85.0±2.5 μm, D10, D90, D97) and other specifications for each lot. Additional documentation requirements can be discussed before order confirmation.
This beta silicon carbide powder (3C-SiC) with a D50 of 85.0 ± 2.5 μm offers a defined median particle size and cubic crystal structure, making it suitable for advanced ceramics, thermal-spray coatings, and semiconductor materials research, though its tap density and particle size distribution impose handling and processing constraints.
Positive
- Controlled particle size distribution: D50 of 85.0 ± 2.5 μm with D10 50.0 ± 2.5 μm and D90 138.0 ± 2.5 μm provides a narrow, reproducible size range for consistent sintering behavior and coating uniformity.
- Cubic beta-SiC crystal structure: The 3C-SiC phase offers good thermal conductivity and low thermal expansion, beneficial for thermal management in composite and semiconductor applications.
Trade-offs
- Moderate tap density: Tap density of 1.96 ± 0.05 g/cm³ may require compaction optimization or binder systems for dense green bodies in ceramic processing.
- Coarse particle size for some applications: D50 of 85 μm and D97 ≤165 μm may limit use in fine-feature semiconductor or coating applications where sub-micron or finer powders are required.
Every advanced material, component, equipment, and instrument in our catalog is backed by rigorous testing. We maintain strict internal quality management frameworks and align with CE conformity metrics to deliver transparent, reproducible performance data via our public open-science repository.
To request raw batch performance data, submit formal vendor registration paperwork, or execute a fast-turnaround R&D manufacturing loop, contact us at inquiry@atomfair.com.
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