Black SiC vs. Green SiC: The Ultimate Abrasive Showdown
Imagine two siblings: one dark and rugged, the other emerald and refined. Black and green silicon carbide share DNA but play vastly different industrial roles. The key difference lies in purity - black SiC contains 95-98% SiC with iron impurities, while green SiC achieves 99% purity through extended electric furnace processing. This 2% gap creates a $1,500/ton price difference and distinct performance profiles.
In the abrasives arena, black SiC dominates rough work like stone cutting. Its lower cost and self-sharpening fractures make it perfect for grinding granite or deburring engine blocks. Green SiC's pristine crystals excel in precision tasks like polishing silicon wafers. However, black SiC fights back in unexpected sectors: Its thermal stability (up to 1,600°C) makes it crucial for aluminum foundries, where it lines furnaces and removes impurities through chemical reactions impossible for its greener counterpart.
silicon carbide specification
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Trademark |
ZhenAn |
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Product |
Silicon Carbide |
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Purity |
88% 90% 98% |
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Shape |
Grit and Powder |
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HS Code |
284920 |

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