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Silicon carbide is recommended in blasting applications where an exceptionally hard media with a long lifespan is required. It is also extensively used in grinding wheel manufacture, optical and lapidary processes. Silicon carbide can also be used as an additive in coatings, vinyl flooring and concrete screeds to add a decorative hardwearing finish.
Technical Data Sheet
1. Product Name / Reference
Silicon Carbide
2. Main Intended Use
Specialist Blasting, decorative coatings
3. Chemical Description
| Compound Element | Chemical Formula | Typical Content |
| Silicon Carbide | Sic | 97.90% |
| Silicon Dioxide | SiO2 | 1.00% |
| Silica | Si | 0.50% |
| Carbon | C | 0.30% |
| Aluminium Oxide | Al2O3 | 0.20% |
| Iron Oxide | Fe2O3 | 0.10% |
Determined by FAAS, XRF
4. Physical Properties
| a. Bulk Density | 3.20 g/cm3 |
| b. Shape | Angular |
| c. Colour | Black |
| d. Specific Gravity | 3.40 g/cm3 |
| e. Hardness | 9.5 Mohs |
5. Sizes Available
| Grade | Size |
| F10 – F220 | Macro Grits |
| F240 – F1200 | Micro Grits |
6. Packaging
Packed in 25kg multi ply sacks and 1000kg IBC big bags.
| Water Filtration | No |
| Odour Control | No |
| Green Roof Systems | No |
| Cosmetics Scrubs | Yes |
| Dental Treatments | Yes |
| PCB Scrubbing | Yes |
| Glass Treatments | Yes |
| Metal Finishing | Yes |
| Lightweight Precast Concrete | No |
| Odour Treatment | No |
| Seawater Reverse Osmosis | No |
| Automotive Polish | Yes |
| Effluent Treatment | No |
| Horticulture | No |
| Construction | No |
| Hand Cleaner | Yes |
| Paints & Coatings | Yes |
| Lightweight Plasters | Yes |
