Silicon nitride is a man made
compound synthesized through several different chemical reaction
methods. Parts are pressed and sintered by well developed methods
to produce a ceramic with a unique set of outstanding properties.
The material is dark gray to black in color and can be polished to
a very smooth reflective surface, giving parts with a striking
appearance.
Silicon nitride exceeds other
ceramic materials in thermal shock resistance. It also offers
an excellent combination of low density, high strength, low thermal
expansion and good corrosion resistance and fracture
toughness.
silicon nitride has been used in
a number of industrial applications, such as engine components,
bearings and cutting tools.
