Table 1 Commercial applications of SiC [2]
From: Atomistic aspects of ductile responses of cubic silicon carbide during nanometric cutting
Serial number | Properties of SiC | Applications | Realisation |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | High sublimation temperature | High temperature transducer elements | High temperature sensor diaphragms and resonators |
2 | Large band gap | High temperature electronics | Sensors for smart engines |
On chip signal conditioning | |||
3 | Low wear and high hardness | Enhanced durability/operation | Coated mechanical contacts |
Microfabricated bearings | |||
4 | Chemically inert | Stable in harsh environments | Valve/pumps for corrosives |
Flow sensors for acids |