Sintered silicon carbide SiC components

Readiness Level:

IPDI Level: 7 (Checking Repeatability/ Consistency at Prototype Level)

Key Features:

1. Tunable density and other thermo-mechanical properties.
2. Flexibility in producing SiC parts incorporating solid-state or liquid phase sintering additives.
3. Capable to produce SiC components up to 750 mm diameter.
4. Critical SiC parts can be manufactured.

Possible Applications:

1. Mechanical seals particularly for corrosive environment.
2. Impact and abrasion resistance parts.
3. Light-weight structural parts for aerospace applications.
4. Impact and wear resistant parts.