Silicon nitride is optimal for engine parts due to its toughness at high temperatures, superior thermal shock resistance, light weight and corrosion resistance.
| Kyocera Corporation | |
|---|---|
| Product Category | Specialty Ceramics |
| Product Name | Silicon Nitride |
| Specialty Ceramic Type | Silicon Nitride |
| Shape / Form | Custom Shape (optional feature); KilnFurniture (optional feature); Roller / Roll (optional feature); Spout (optional feature); Tube (optional feature); Immersion Tube or Sheath; Hollow Stock (Tube, Pipe, Column) (optional feature) |
| Applications | Corrosion resistant (optional feature); Dielectric; Electronics or semiconductors (optional feature); HV / Electrical (optional feature); Wear resistant parts or tooling (optional feature); Refractory or High Temperature Insulation (optional feature) |
| Thermal Conductivity | 20 to 27 W/m-K (11.56 to 15.6 BTU-ft/hr-ft²-F) |
| CTE | 2.6 to 3.3 µm/m-C (1.44 to 1.83 µin/in-F) |
