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Introduction of Silicon Nitride Ceramic Materials

Introduction

Silicon nitride (Si3N4) offers excellent thermal shock resistance and high temperature strength, ideal for automotive engines, gas turbines, and aerospace applications. It’s used in turbocharger rotors, diesel engine glow plugs, and electrical connectors, providing long-term stability in high-temperature and high-pressure conditions.

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Features

Silicon nitride (Si3N4) is an advanced engineering ceramic material known for its excellent high-temperature performance and superior mechanical properties.

1. High Strength and Fracture Toughness at High Temperatures

Silicon nitride exhibits high strength and excellent fracture toughness at elevated temperatures, making it an ideal choice for many high-temperature applications.

  • Automotive Engine Components: Silicon nitride is widely used in high-temperature structural components of automotive engines such as piston rings, turbocharger turbine blades, and fuel injectors. Its high strength and wear resistance allow these components to operate stably in high-temperature, high-pressure, and harsh environments, thereby enhancing engine efficiency and reliability.
  • Gas Turbine and Combustion Chamber Components: Silicon nitride is also extensively used in gas turbine and combustion chamber components such as turbine bearings, combustion chamber liners, and nozzles. Its high temperature strength and corrosion resistance enable these components to operate reliably in high-temperature and high-pressure environments, improving equipment performance and longevity.

2. Low Thermal Expansion Coefficient and Extremely High Thermal Shock Resistance

Silicon nitride features a low thermal expansion coefficient and extremely high thermal shock resistance, making it perform exceptionally well in high-temperature environments.

  • Low Thermal Expansion Coefficient: The low thermal expansion coefficient of silicon nitride means it exhibits minimal deformation at high temperatures, making it particularly suitable for applications requiring stable dimensions and shapes, such as high-temperature furnaces and heat treatment equipment.
  • Extremely High Thermal Shock Resistance: Silicon nitride demonstrates extremely high thermal shock resistance, maintaining its strength and integrity even under rapid temperature changes. This characteristic makes it highly beneficial for applications that undergo frequent temperature cycling, such as thermocouples and spark plug insulators.

The unique combination of properties in silicon nitride allows it to be widely used in high-temperature, high-pressure, and harsh environments. From the automotive industry to the energy sector, and from aerospace to industrial manufacturing, silicon nitride plays a crucial role in providing reliable material solutions for various high-temperature structural components. Its outstanding performance and durability not only enhance equipment efficiency and reliability but also drive technological advancement and innovation.

Physical properties
Material Properties & Physical Performance Units Typical Values
Density g/cm3 >3.2
Hardness HRA90
Vickers Hardness (Hv50) HV0.5 >1550
Modulus of Elasticity Gpa 290
Flexural Strength Mpa >600
Compressive Strength Mpa 2500
racture toughness Mpam1/2 >6.0
Thermal properties
The rmodynamic property Units Typical Values
Maximum Use Temperature 1200
Thermal Conductivity W/(m·K) 15-20
Thermal Expansion Coefficient 10-6/℃ >3.1
Thermal Shock Resistance △T℃ 500
Specific Heat Capacity KJ/kg.K 700
Electrical properties
Electricl Protperties Units Typical Values
Dielectric Strength KV/mm 1
Dielectric Constant
Volume Resistivity at 20°C Ω.cm 1.0×1012
*Values ​​are typical material properties, actual values ​​may vary due to product configuration and manufacturing process.
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