Reaction bonded silicon carbide, also known as siliconized silicon carbide or SiSiC, is a type of silicon carbide that is manufactured by a chemical reaction between porous carbon or graphite with molten silicon.It has an excellent wear, impact, chemical resistance.
Chemical Resistance:
Acids - concentrated [good]
Acids - dilute [good]
Alkalis [Fair]
Halogens [Fair]
Metals [Fair]
Electrical Properties:
Volume resistivity @25C (Ohmcm): 102 - 103
Mechanical properties:
-Compressive strength (Mpa) 2000-3500
-Hardness - Vickers (kgf mm2) 2500-3500
-Tensile modulus (Gpa) 410
Physical properties:
-Apparent porosity % Nil
-Density (g/cm-3) 3.02
Available size: Plain tile, hexagon, cylinder as well tube
