You want to analyse silicon carbide in your matrices
Silicon carbide (SiC) is a chemical compound made up of silicon (Si) and carbon (C). It is a ceramic material renowned for its excellent mechanical, thermal and chemical properties, making it indispensable in many demanding industrial applications.
Silicon carbide: a strategic material
Silicon carbide (SiC) is a high-performance technical ceramic, renowned for its exceptional hardness, high thermal conductivity, resistance to wear, chemical corrosion and extreme temperatures. Thanks to these properties, it is used as a reference material in the manufacture of advanced ceramic parts, particularly in the following sectors:
- Energy (heat exchangers, high-temperature components)
- Aerospace (thermostructural composites, heat shields)
- Power electronics (high-voltage substrates and semiconductors)
- Automotive and transport (brake discs, engine parts)
- Chemical industry (coatings, tubes and crucibles resistant to corrosive environments
La performance du SiC dépend directement de sa pureté, de sa granulométrie, de sa microstructure, mais aussi de la présence de phases secondaires ou d’impuretés (oxygène, métaux, carbone libre).
Ces paramètres doivent être rigoureusement contrôlés à chaque étape de la chaîne de valeur : synthèse, frittage, transformation, mise en forme ou intégration finale.
Why carry out a silicon carbide (SiC) analysis?
Silicon carbide (SiC) is a critical material for industries seeking mechanical strength, thermal resistance and chemical durability.
Whether in powder, sintered or composite form, its performance depends on precise physico-chemical properties, which must be controlled, characterized and verified at every stage of the process.
Silicon carbide analysis: FILAB laboratory expertise
Why choose FILAB for silicon carbide analysis?
The FILAB laboratory offers silicon carbide analysis services tailored to your needs:
our services
Physicochemical analysis of silicon carbide
Surface porosity analysis
Structural analysis of silicon carbide
Granulometric analysis : laser granulometry, sieving…
Our technical resources for silicon carbide analysis
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FAQ
Silicon carbide is used in extreme environments (high temperatures, corrosion, wear). Its effectiveness depends directly on its chemical composition, crystalline structure, density and purity. Analysis can be used to validate material quality, control performance or better understand a defect or failure.
We analyse :
- SiC powders (raw material)
- Dense or porous ceramic parts
- SiC/Si or SiC/C infiltrated composites
- Coatings or deposits on substrates
- Residues or products altered in service
You will receive a clear, interpreted analysis report, including :
- Raw results with uncertainties and units
- A technical interpretation (according to your needs)
- Recommendations or hypotheses if a deviation or defect is detected
Yes, at FILAB, our added value goes beyond just giving you a figure.
We help you to understand the results, find the root causes, implement an action plan, and even support your R&D projects.
