{"id":4914,"date":"2026-04-28T15:21:06","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T13:21:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grafhartmetall.com\/?page_id=4914"},"modified":"2026-04-28T15:21:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T13:21:06","slug":"silicon-nitride","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/grafhartmetall.com\/en\/technical-ceramics\/silicon-nitride\/","title":{"rendered":"Silicon nitride"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ka6fr2hs-6e532bde8d403dbd1b22ddb5f128e45b\">\n.avia-section.av-ka6fr2hs-6e532bde8d403dbd1b22ddb5f128e45b{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/grafhartmetall.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/hero2.jpg);\nbackground-position:50% 50%;\nbackground-attachment:fixed;\n}\n.avia-section.av-ka6fr2hs-6e532bde8d403dbd1b22ddb5f128e45b .av-section-color-overlay{\nopacity:0.9;\nbackground-color:#f9f9f9;\n}\n#top .avia-section.av-ka6fr2hs-6e532bde8d403dbd1b22ddb5f128e45b .scroll-down-link{\ncolor:#d8121c;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-ka6fr2hs-6e532bde8d403dbd1b22ddb5f128e45b main_color avia-section-large avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-first  avia-full-stretch avia-bg-style-fixed av-section-color-overlay-active container_wrap fullsize'  data-section-bg-repeat='stretch'><div class=\"av-section-color-overlay-wrap\"><div class=\"av-section-color-overlay\"><\/div><a href='#next-section' title='' class='scroll-down-link av-custom-scroll-down-color' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue877' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/a><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-4914'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-27itm-ae757942a0dd48460bd9d0a9373ad9ed\">\n.flex_column.av-27itm-ae757942a0dd48460bd9d0a9373ad9ed{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-27itm-ae757942a0dd48460bd9d0a9373ad9ed av_one_full  avia-builder-el-1  el_before_av_two_third  avia-builder-el-first  custom-greyscale first flex_column_div av-animated-generic left-to-right av-zero-column-padding  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-bapcj-22b437279b9d293315da32e040def45d\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-bapcj-22b437279b9d293315da32e040def45d{\npadding-bottom:10px;\nfont-size:40px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-bapcj-22b437279b9d293315da32e040def45d .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-bapcj-22b437279b9d293315da32e040def45d .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:40px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-bapcj-22b437279b9d293315da32e040def45d .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-bapcj-22b437279b9d293315da32e040def45d .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-bapcj-22b437279b9d293315da32e040def45d .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-bapcj-22b437279b9d293315da32e040def45d av-special-heading-h1 blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-2  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  av-inherit-size'><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >SILICON NITRIDE: HIGH-TECH CERAMIC FOR MAXIMUM DURABILITY<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-2hrptnd-d7d3ed1a129444f088d53dc299f8e4c7 av_two_third  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_third  first flex_column_div av-animated-generic left-to-right  column-top-margin'     ><p><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mi66sheh-07b625a49e55e2c00116d3283ca401c2 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>A symbiosis of lightness and extreme hardness<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In modern precision engineering, the choice of material marks the difference between process stability and costly failures. Where metallic alloys fail under heat, wear, or corrosion, silicon nitride sets new standards. As a material, silicon nitride combines exceptional fracture toughness with outstanding thermal shock resistance and low weight.<\/p>\n<p>As a specialist in demanding material solutions, Graf Hartmetall supplies silicon nitride components precisely tailored to the requirements of your specific application. 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https:\/\/grafhartmetall.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/siliziumnitrid-herstellung-graf-hartmetall-470x705.webp 470w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-2ifxr3k-e1297ca1916346643cd3df9e2ed57aac av_two_third  avia-builder-el-15  el_after_av_one_third  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle av-animated-generic left-to-right  column-top-margin'     ><p><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mo7btv1v-a6523301a6d009a3ac2111543d53c509 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The quality of a component begins with the selection of the ultra-fine starting powder. Since the mechanical properties depend directly on the purity and homogeneity of the microstructure, a deep understanding of material formation is the foundation of every component. At Graf Hartmetall, we rely on material grades engineered through precise compositions and precisely tailored to demanding industrial load profiles.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mo7bvjm8-ba1a6414920d2546aa6371392cbfafc2\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mo7bvjm8-ba1a6414920d2546aa6371392cbfafc2{\npadding-bottom:10px;\nfont-size:20px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mo7bvjm8-ba1a6414920d2546aa6371392cbfafc2 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-mo7bvjm8-ba1a6414920d2546aa6371392cbfafc2 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:20px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mo7bvjm8-ba1a6414920d2546aa6371392cbfafc2 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-mo7bvjm8-ba1a6414920d2546aa6371392cbfafc2 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-mo7bvjm8-ba1a6414920d2546aa6371392cbfafc2 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-mo7bvjm8-ba1a6414920d2546aa6371392cbfafc2 av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-17  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  av-inherit-size'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >COMPLEX SINTERING PROCESS<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mo7bvv4a-6fe23ccda5e5a13c985cb6302d345016 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>Silicon nitride<\/strong>\u00a0gains its strength through\u00a0<strong>thermal densification<\/strong>\u00a0at up to\u00a0<strong>1900\u00b0C<\/strong>\u00a0under controlled nitrogen pressure. During this process, the crystals interlock to form a stable microskeleton. Only a precisely controlled, defect-free sintering process ensures the\u00a0<strong>fracture toughness<\/strong>\u00a0characteristic of this material .<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. 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Its properties vary significantly depending on the sintering process. The specific modification used ultimately determines the optimal balance between technical performance and cost-effectiveness.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mo7c2jjk-d6129b170116b0d9c202ca20d777b07a\">\n#top .avia-icon-list-container.av-mo7c2jjk-d6129b170116b0d9c202ca20d777b07a .iconlist_icon{\ncolor:#d8121c;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-icon-list-container av-mo7c2jjk-d6129b170116b0d9c202ca20d777b07a  avia-builder-el-24  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '><ul class='avia-icon-list avia_animate_when_almost_visible avia-icon-list-left av-iconlist-small av-mo7c2jjk-d6129b170116b0d9c202ca20d777b07a avia-iconlist-animate'>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-mo7c1m9x-ccea40237960f0967bf2b22eca31f7d2 avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue89a' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><\/header><div class='iconlist_content '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>SSN (Sintered Silicon Nitride):<\/strong>The high-strength all-rounder for mechanically stressed\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/grafhartmetall.com\/en\/\">precision parts<\/a>\u00a0and complex geometries.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-mo7c23ao-0a81346e244fbd9bfc62301868ace7fc avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue89a' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><\/header><div class='iconlist_content '  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.av-special-heading.av-mo7chbca-78771575dcb4ebbf424fed77cf7d7e8d .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-mo7chbca-78771575dcb4ebbf424fed77cf7d7e8d .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-mo7chbca-78771575dcb4ebbf424fed77cf7d7e8d av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-35  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-inherit-size'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >WHERE METAL AND OTHER CERAMICS FAIL<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mo7chh7m-dbee2b5524d43b305338b49870d02e15 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Silicon nitride demonstrates its 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The combination of extreme hardness, chemical inertness to acids and alkalis, and minimal weight makes it the first choice for demanding engineering applications.\u00a0<strong>Silicon nitride<\/strong>\u00a0is characterized by the following\u00a0<strong>properties<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mo7ciob1-d7638530a1979b04d132663d0993cc2e\">\n#top .avia-icon-list-container.av-mo7ciob1-d7638530a1979b04d132663d0993cc2e .iconlist_icon{\ncolor:#d8121c;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-icon-list-container av-mo7ciob1-d7638530a1979b04d132663d0993cc2e  avia-builder-el-37  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '><ul class='avia-icon-list avia_animate_when_almost_visible avia-icon-list-left av-iconlist-small av-mo7ciob1-d7638530a1979b04d132663d0993cc2e avia-iconlist-animate'>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-mo7chqja-4bdbcbdbe108af96d2b98886c703c5a9 avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue89a' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><\/header><div class='iconlist_content '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Extremely high hardness (92.5 HRA)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-mo7chuys-5ffcf288e27851e880ec5b19f7a8019a avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue89a' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><\/header><div class='iconlist_content '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Good flexural strength (850 MPa)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-mo7ci0cy-21f34859ceb7a4cd20dfee227b3d23c2 avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue89a' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><\/header><div class='iconlist_content '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Extremely low density (3.20 G\/CM3)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-mo7ci0cy-59-e5dd0bc3e13afda5d7b17c2426eed862 avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue89a' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><\/header><div class='iconlist_content '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Excellent fracture toughness (6\u20137.0 MPAM1\/2)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-mo7ci0cy-58-60b66c89ba67803792db3955bbd8ef43 avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue89a' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><\/header><div class='iconlist_content '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Extremely low coefficient of thermal expansion (3.2 x 10-6\/K)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-mo7ci0cy-57-e93dbfeab768f6d1b97fbc81dc6e5f10 avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue89a' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><\/header><div class='iconlist_content '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Maximum operating temperature: 1400 \u00b0C<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" 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avia-builder-el-40  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-inherit-size'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >OUTSTANDING THERMAL SHOCK RESISTANCE AND MECHANICAL PERFORMANCE<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mo7cj9dl-1da9eb4d7a892bf5da501c399f166ab2 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Thanks to its extremely low coefficient of thermal expansion, silicon nitride remains crack-free and dimensionally stable even under sudden temperature changes. With a\u00a0<strong>density only about 40% of that of steel<\/strong>\u00a0, silicon nitride components enable maximum dynamics with minimal inertia: a crucial advantage when components must move at high speeds through air or in vacuum chambers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-24mddf4-4a47db6f6a9969f3406dbedcb163fbf9\">\n.avia-section.av-24mddf4-4a47db6f6a9969f3406dbedcb163fbf9{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/grafhartmetall.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/technical-drawing-3324368.jpg);\nbackground-position:50% 50%;\nbackground-attachment:fixed;\n}\n.avia-section.av-24mddf4-4a47db6f6a9969f3406dbedcb163fbf9 .av-section-color-overlay{\nopacity:0.9;\nbackground-color:#f9f9f9;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='bauteile'  class='avia-section av-24mddf4-4a47db6f6a9969f3406dbedcb163fbf9 main_color avia-section-large avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-42  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-full-stretch avia-bg-style-fixed av-section-color-overlay-active container_wrap fullsize'  data-section-bg-repeat='stretch'><div class=\"av-section-color-overlay-wrap\"><div class=\"av-section-color-overlay\"><\/div><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-4914'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-7jghao-92973badceb781dc828b94f299f7061e av_one_full  avia-builder-el-43  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  first flex_column_div av-animated-generic right-to-left  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mo7cjmat-f8d8949e2838ba70b76c80908ba58327\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mo7cjmat-f8d8949e2838ba70b76c80908ba58327{\npadding-bottom:10px;\nfont-size:20px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mo7cjmat-f8d8949e2838ba70b76c80908ba58327 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-mo7cjmat-f8d8949e2838ba70b76c80908ba58327 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:20px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mo7cjmat-f8d8949e2838ba70b76c80908ba58327 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-mo7cjmat-f8d8949e2838ba70b76c80908ba58327 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-mo7cjmat-f8d8949e2838ba70b76c80908ba58327 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-mo7cjmat-f8d8949e2838ba70b76c80908ba58327 av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-44  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-inherit-size'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >SILICON NITRIDE VS. HARD METAL: WHEN DOES SWITCHING MAKE SENSE?<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mo7cjtbc-25169ed442235f7dfffbf72431cb7555 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>While tungsten carbide excels in toughness, silicon nitride offers significant advantages in weight, insulation, and resistance to extreme heat. Therefore,\u00a0<strong>silicon nitride ceramics<\/strong>\u00a0are the only choice for\u00a0<strong>high-speed and high-precision bearings<\/strong>\u00a0and are also essential materials for\u00a0<strong>high-temperature molds<\/strong>\u00a0,\u00a0<strong>high-speed cutting tools<\/strong>\u00a0, and\u00a0<strong>high-temperature wear-resistant parts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div class='avia-data-table-wrap av-7ewxy8-6545ed8d9247b08f05617acc5b5a9042 avia_scrollable_table avia-table-1'><table  class='avia-table avia-data-table avia_pricing_default  avia-builder-el-46  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_iconlist '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Table\" ><tbody><tr class='avia-heading-row'><th class=''>Characteristic<\/th><th class=''>TUNGSTEB CARBIDE (Standard)<\/th><th class=''>SILICON NITRIDE (Si3N4)<\/th><th class=''>YOUR ADVANTAG<\/th><\/tr><tr class=''><td class=''>Density<\/td><td class=''>approx. 14.5 g\/cm\u00b3<\/td><td class=''>approx. 3.2 g\/cm\u00b3<\/td><td class=''>Massive weight savings \/ dynamics<\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><td class=''>Operating temperature<\/td><td class=''>up to approximately 600\u00b0C<\/td><td class=''>up to approximately 1200\u00b0C<\/td><td class=''>High temperature resistance<\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><td class=''>Thermal shock<\/td><td class=''>Medium<\/td><td class=''>Excellent<\/td><td class=''>Process reliability in rapid cycles<\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><td class=''>Conductivity<\/td><td class=''>Electrically conductive<\/td><td class=''>Insulating<\/td><td class=''>Application in e-mobility \/ semiconductor technology<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mo7clfz1-3ffd2d9631d4f73250b38ec00193fc86\">\n#top .avia-icon-list-container.av-mo7clfz1-3ffd2d9631d4f73250b38ec00193fc86 .iconlist_icon{\ncolor:#d8121c;\n}\n.avia-icon-list-container.av-mo7clfz1-3ffd2d9631d4f73250b38ec00193fc86 .iconlist_content{\ncolor:#54565b;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-icon-list-container av-mo7clfz1-3ffd2d9631d4f73250b38ec00193fc86  avia-builder-el-47  el_after_av_table  avia-builder-el-last '><ul class='avia-icon-list avia_animate_when_almost_visible avia-icon-list-left av-iconlist-small av-mo7clfz1-3ffd2d9631d4f73250b38ec00193fc86 avia-iconlist-animate'>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-mo7cl9n4-a273830e26c9196916a863a99a878aae avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue881' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><\/header><div class='iconlist_content av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>If your application requires high centrifugal forces, rapid temperature fluctuations or electrical insulation, silicon nitride is the technically and economically superior choice.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='bauteile'  class='avia-section av-v7t2cw-644f398abcdb2b41a798fe3b092e4d79 main_color avia-section-large avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-48  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-fixed container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-4914'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-srjc7k-ca4671b6ccfda78deaba1c5288f60e05\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-srjc7k-ca4671b6ccfda78deaba1c5288f60e05{\npadding-bottom:10px;\nfont-size:30px;\n}\nbody 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itemprop=\"headline\"  >APPLICATION AREAS: TESTING UNDER EXTREME CONDITIONS<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-rcox5c-e4e92c98b7dc1b31316d3fc9a49b951f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>Silicon nitride<\/strong>\u00a0has established itself as the standard wherever\u00a0<strong>downtime is critical<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>operating loads are at their limits. \u00a0<\/strong>The combination of wear resistance and thermal stability makes the material indispensable across a wide range of industries.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div class='flex_column_table av-plbbsw-88d008a559a712cd4e4ccef762f4db31 sc-av_one_third av-equal-height-column-flextable'><div  class='flex_column av-plbbsw-88d008a559a712cd4e4ccef762f4db31 av_one_third  avia-builder-el-51  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><p>Selecting the right silicon nitride is not a standard process, but rather a\u00a0<strong>targeted material Selection<\/strong>\u00a0to your specific operating conditions. Since each modification has its specific advantages in terms of strength, dimensional stability, and cost, an\u00a0<strong>early analysis of the load profiles<\/strong>\u00a0is crucial for the component&#8217;s long-term success.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ht00rk-ca2c578706d3a8bc667e186993476763\">\n#top .avia-icon-list-container.av-ht00rk-ca2c578706d3a8bc667e186993476763 .iconlist_icon{\ncolor:#d8121c;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-icon-list-container av-ht00rk-ca2c578706d3a8bc667e186993476763  avia-builder-el-56  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '><ul class='avia-icon-list avia_animate_when_almost_visible avia-icon-list-left av-iconlist-small av-ht00rk-ca2c578706d3a8bc667e186993476763 avia-iconlist-animate'>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-fh2bwg-7cb53bc4bb14edb95481b58fe2304f39 avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue89a' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><\/header><div class='iconlist_content '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Nozzles, flow elements and linings for abrasive media<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-evdic0-a8574132a3271c3dcc16ecfcbb89cf11 avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue89a' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><\/header><div class='iconlist_content '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Valve components such as seats, balls or guides<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-cwm534-bc564e11ed0aa5a222c96f083da10bfe avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue89a' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><\/header><div class='iconlist_content '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Sliding rings, sealing surfaces and bearing points in pumps and units<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-bifii8-3ab45397663388d2c3a8e04b469a5aa8 avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue89a' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><\/header><div class='iconlist_content '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Wear parts in systems where particles and chemicals act simultaneously<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-9wnlyo-6854911b7c62bc1ebfabe0126c671a12 avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue89a' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><\/header><div class='iconlist_content '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Precision parts where dimensional stability under temperature changes is important<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. 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