SiC Production Process
Manufacturing Experts
Quality silicon carbide grains and powders starts with the production process.
The Production of SiC Crude
Silicon carbide crude is produced by mixing silica (SiO2) with carbon (C) in an electric resistance furnace at temperatures around 2,500 C.
The chemical reaction in the SiC process may be represented by the formula: SiO2 + 3C SiC + 2CO
Washington Mills employs two different manufacturing methods for producing SiC crude: the traditional Acheson process and large furnace technology. The production of silicon carbide crude requires careful attention to the raw material mix and the regulation of power into the furnace.
Finished Grains & Powders
The quality of silicon carbide grains and powders starts with the crude and sets the chemistry and crystallography of the finished grains and powders. Once the crude has been produced, it undergoes processing into finished grains and powders. Washington Mills operates a wide variety of crushing, milling and classifying equipment, which permits it to produce grains and powders meeting ANSI (North America), FEPA (Europe) and JIS (Japan) standards.
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