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Silicon nitride is a chemical compound of silicon and nitrogen (Si3N4) from the class of nitrides.

The Material is characterised by a range of properties that make it a very interesting choice for industrial applications. Thanks to its high strength and low thermal expansion coefficient, the material is ideally suited to alternating thermal stresses.

Even at temperatures of around 1,000 °C, silicon nitride can still transmit very high forces and is therefore extremely well suited to soldering and welding applications. Its high hardness and good surface mean that silicon nitride is also a suitable material for tools used for sheet metal forming.

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Overview of materials for high-performance ceramics

DOCERAM Bezeichnung
DOCERAM Type
UnitA-132A-141Z-141CerazurVolcera 141EvoCera
Material
Material
-AI2O3
>99,7%
AI2O3
>99,99%
ZrO2 Y-PSZZrO2 Y-PSZSi3N4-
Farbe
Colour
-elfenbein
ivory
hellrosa
pink
weiß
white
blau
blue
grau, schwarz
grey, black
-
Dichte
Density
(g/cm3)3.93.9>6.0463.25.9
Biegefestigkeit
Flexural Strength
(MPa)390390120013001000400
Druckfestigkeit
Compressive Strength
(MPa)390039003000300025003000
E-Modul
Modulus of Elasticity
(GPa)390390205205320218
Bruchzähigkeit
Fracture Toughness
(MPa√m)5.25.28126.4-
Weibull Modul
Weibull Modulus
-121212251450
Vickers Härte
Vickers Hardness
(HV 0.5)200020001300115016501047
Wärmeausdehnung
Thermal Expansion Coefficient
(10 -6K-1)5.5-8.45.5-8.410103.411.1
Wärmeleitfähigkeit
Thermal Conductivity
(W/mK)2828<2<2223.55
Temp. Wechselbeständigkeit
Thermal-Shock Resistance
(ΔT°C)120180290280830-
Maximale Einsatztemperatur
Maximum Operating Temperature
(°C)17001700100010001200-
Spez. Widerstand bei 20°C
Volume Resistivity at 20°C
(Ω cm)> 1017> 1015> 1010> 1010> 1011-
Durchschlagsfestigkeit
Dielectric Strength
(kV/mm)2230--20-

The values listed were determined on standard test specimens. The material properties may deviate from these values depending on the applications and component geometry. Please contact us for precise clarification of the material suitability. Other technical data on request. Subject to technical modifications and errors. 2014 edition.

Sample Solutions

Solutions - CAD portal

CAD portal

Our components from high-performance ceramics can also be configured on-line. All product variants are stored in our CAD portal - you can make adjustments quickly and easily by entering the parameters for your welding process.

Solutions - Gas nozzles

Gas nozzles

Ceramic gas nozzles made from silicon nitride are characterised by exceptionally long service lives. In certain applications, the ceramic actually prevents the adhesion of weld spatter.

Solutions - Punching stamps

Punching stamps

Punching stamps must repeatedly punch a contour in a predetermined geometry into a sheet.