• Silicon Nitride Ceramic Bushings
  • Silicon Nitride Ceramic Bushings

Silicon Nitride Ceramic Bushings

No.Silicon Nitride Ceramic Bushings

Silicon nitride ceramic bushings are a type of advanced ceramic material that is made by combining silicon and nitrogen. It is a non-oxide ceramic that has a unique crystal structure that gives it exceptional strength and toughness. Silicon nitride ceramics are known for their excellent mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties, which make them ideal for use in various industries.

  • Silicon Nitride Ceramic Bushings

Description

Silicon nitride ceramic bushings are a type of advanced ceramic material that is made by combining silicon and nitrogen. It is a non-oxide ceramic that has a unique crystal structure that gives it exceptional strength and toughness. Silicon nitride ceramics are known for their excellent mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties, which make them ideal for use in various industries.

What Are Silicon Nitride Ceramics?

Silicon nitride ceramics are a type of advanced ceramic material that is made by combining silicon and nitrogen. It is a non-oxide ceramic that has a unique crystal structure that gives it exceptional strength and toughness. Silicon nitride ceramics are known for their excellent mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties, which make them ideal for use in various industries.

Properties of Silicon Nitride Ceramics

Mian color of Si3N4 Ceramics is black. 

Silicon nitride ceramic parts are becoming increasingly popular in various industries due to their excellent mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties. These parts are used in a wide range of applications, including aerospace, automotive, medical, and electronics. 

Following is the property sheet:

Type Unit Test Standard Silicon Nitride
Material     Si₃N₄
Colour     black
Density g/cm³ ISO18754:2003 3.2
Flexural Strength Mpa ASTM-C1161-13 700
Compressive Strength Mpa GB/T8489-2006 3000
Modules of Elasticity (young) Gpa ASTM-C1198-09 290
Fracture Toughness MPa*m1/2 ASTM-C1421-18 6
Poision’s Ratio   ASTM-C1421-18 0.28
Hardness HRA HRA RICKWELL 60N 91.5
Vickers Hardness HV1 ASTM-C1327-15 1600
Thermal Expansion Coefficient 10-6K-1 ASTM-E1461-13 3.2
Thermal Conductivity W/mk ASTM-E1461-13 30
Thermal Shock Resistance T. / 600
Max Use Temperature in oxidizing Atmosphere NO LOAD CONDITION 1300
Max use Temperatur in reducing or Inert Atmosphere NO LOAD CONDITION 1400
Volume Resistivity at 20°C Ωcm / 1014
Dielectric Strength kV/mm / 15
Dielectric Constant (1MHN)   ASTM-D2149-13 9
Dielectric Loss Angle at 20C, 1MHz tanδ ASTM-D2149-13 4X10-3

Advantages of Silicon Nitride Ceramics

  • High hardness: Alumina ceramics are extremely hard and have a high resistance to wear and abrasion.
  • High strength: Alumina ceramics have high compressive strength, making them ideal for use in high-stress applications.
  • High temperature resistance: Alumina ceramics can withstand high temperatures without degrading or losing their properties.
  • Chemical resistance: Alumina ceramics are highly resistant to chemical attack, making them ideal for use in harsh chemical environments.
  • Electrical insulation: Alumina ceramics are excellent electrical insulators, making them ideal for use in electrical and electronic applications.
  • Biocompatibility: Alumina ceramics are biocompatible, meaning they can be used in medical applications without causing harm to the body.
  • Low thermal expansion: Alumina ceramics have a low coefficient of thermal expansion, meaning they do not expand or contract significantly with changes in temperature.
  • High stiffness: Alumina ceramics have a high modulus of elasticity, making them stiff and resistant to deformation.

Usages of Silicon Nitride Ceramics

Silicon nitride ceramics have a wide range of applications due to their excellent mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties. Some of the common usages of silicon nitride ceramics are:

  • Bearings: Silicon nitride ceramics are used in high-performance bearings due to their high strength, wear resistance, and low friction coefficient.
  • Cutting tools: Silicon nitride ceramics are used in cutting tools due to their high hardness, toughness, and resistance to wear and thermal shock.
  • Heat exchangers: Silicon nitride ceramics are used in heat exchangers due to their high thermal conductivity, resistance to thermal shock, and corrosion resistance.
  • Automotive components: Silicon nitride ceramics are used in automotive components such as turbochargers, engine parts, and exhaust gas recirculation valves due to their high strength, wear resistance, and thermal stability.
  • Aerospace components: Silicon nitride ceramics are used in aerospace components such as turbine blades, heat shields, and rocket nozzles due to their high strength, thermal stability, and resistance to corrosion and wear.
  • Medical implants: Silicon nitride ceramics are used in medical implants such as hip and knee replacements due to their biocompatibility, high strength, and wear resistance.
  • Electronics: Silicon nitride ceramics are used in electronics such as substrates, insulators, and capacitors due to their high dielectric strength, thermal stability, and resistance to thermal shock.

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