Material (E) Silicon Nitride(Si3 N4) Material F:Silicon Carbide(Si C)
Denomination
Units
Si3 N4
 Denomination
Units
Si C
Porosity
%
0
 Porosity
%
0.10 - 5.0
Density
gm/cm³
3.2
 Density
gm/cm³
3.0
Compressive Strength
Mpa
>3000
 Flexural Strength
Mpa
200
Flexural Strength
Mpa
650
 Young’s Module
Gpa
320
Young's Modulus
Gpa
280
 Co. off. of Thermal Expansion
mm / °C25° -700°C
4.6 x 10-6
Co. off. of Thermal Expansion
mm / °C25° -700°C
3.3 x 10-6
 Thermal Shock Resistance
°C
> 600
Thermal Shock Resistance
°C
> 600
 Thermal Conductivity a 25°C
W/m.K
15.0
Thermal Conductivity a 25°C C
W/m.K
12.0
 Maximum Withstanding Temp
°C
1600
Maximum Withstanding Temp
°C
1000