SNAM High Purity Silicon Carbide (HP SiC) - The Future of Advanced Materials

SNAM Amala ®
High Purity Silicon Carbide
(HP-SiC)

The Future of Advanced
Materials

SNAM Amala ®
High Purity Silicon Carbide (HP-SiC)

The Future of Advanced Materials

Welcome to the next evolution in material science. At SNAM Abrasives, we are proud to introduce our new line of ultra High Purity Silicon Carbide (SiC) - SNAM Amala ® HP-SiC – a product designed to meet the demands of the most advanced applications across various industries. With decades of experience in manufacturing and globally selling silicon carbide of all grits, properties and specifications, we now bring you a product that exemplifies excellence, precision, and unmatched performance.

Developed after extensive in-house R&D and multiple trials, SNAM Amala ® High Purity Silicon Carbide (HP-SiC) can be tailored to customer needs for 3N or 4N purity. [3N Purity = 99.9% High Purity SiC, 4N Purity = 99.99% Ultra High Purity SiC]. Given the ultra high purity levels of Silicon Carbide, traditional methods to test SiC purity cannot be used, that's why SNAM Amala ® High Purity Silicon Carbide is tested for trace elements using Glow Discharge Mass Spectrometry (GDMS)

What is High Purity Silicon Carbide?

High Purity SiC is a refined form of silicon carbide, produced with a focus on reducing impurities to the absolute minimum. This material retains all the exceptional properties of standard SiC but with enhanced performance, making it ideal for cutting-edge applications that require the highest level of material purity and reliability.

KEY FEATURES

Purity Levels

With purity levels >99.9%, our High Purity SiC is engineered to meet the stringent requirements of industries where contamination is not an option. We can achieve 3N or 4N ultra high purity based on requirements and specifications. [3N Purity = 99.9% High Purity SiC. 4N Purity = 99.99% Ultra High Purity SiC.]We can achieve 3N or 4N ultra high

Exceptional
Hardness

With a Mohs hardness of 9.5, our High Purity SiC is one of the hardest materials available, ensuring superior wear resistance.

Chemical
Inertness

Our High Purity SiC resists chemical attack, making it perfect for harsh environments.

Thermal
Conductivity

High thermal conductivity allows for efficient heat dissipation, crucial for high-temperature applications.

Wide
Bandgap

The large bandgap of SiC enables its use in high-power and high-frequency electronic devices.

Purity Levels

With purity levels >99.9%, our High Purity SiC is engineered to meet the stringent requirements of industries where contamination is not an option. We can achieve 3N or 4N ultra high purity based on requirements and specifications. [3N Purity = 99.9% High Purity SiC. 4N Purity = 99.99% Ultra High Purity SiC.]

Exceptional
Hardness

With a Mohs hardness of 9.5, our High Purity SiC is one of the hardest materials available, ensuring superior wear resistance.

Chemical
Inertness

Our High Purity SiC resists chemical attack, making it perfect for harsh environments.

Thermal
Conductivity

High thermal conductivity allows for efficient heat dissipation, crucial for high-temperature applications.

Wide
Bandgap

The large bandgap of SiC enables its use in high-power and high-frequency electronic devices.

INDUSTRIES & APPLICATIONS FOR HIGH PURITY SILICON CARBIDE

Semiconductors

High-purity Silicon Carbide is used in high-power and high-frequency semiconductor devices, like power MOSFETs, diodes, and IGBTs. SiC semiconductors are more efficient in handling high voltages and are used in electric vehicles, power grids, and renewable energy systems (like solar inverters).

Aerospace & Defense

Silicon Carbide's high-temperature resistance makes it ideal for high-stress applications like missile components, armor, and structural parts in aerospace. Its lightweight nature, combined with durability and thermal stability, also makes it a preferred material for spacecraft parts and protective coatings.

Automotive (EVs)

In electric vehicles (EVs), high-purity Silicon Carbide power electronics improve efficiency, allowing for lighter batteries and extended driving range. High-purity SiC is also used in automotive braking systems, which benefit from its high wear resistance and heat dissipation.

LED Manufacturing

High-purity SiC substrates are also used in LED manufacturing, where it serves as a base material for depositing epitaxial layers of gallium nitride (GaN) to create efficient LEDs.

Renewable Energy

High-purity SiC is essential in solar inverters and wind turbines to manage high-power conversion efficiently, enhancing energy storage and transmission High-purity SiC is essential in solar inverters and wind turbines to manage high-power conversion efficiently, enhancing energy storage and transmission

Quantum Computing & Quantum Optics

High-purity Silicon Carbide can be used as a host material for quantum bits (qubits), where impurities can disrupt quantum coherence. Applications in quantum computing benefit from SiC’s unique quantum states (like nitrogen-vacancy centers), which are stable at room temperature, making it one of the few materials suitable for solid-state quantum computing.

INDUSTRIES & APPLICATIONS FOR HIGH PURITY SILICON CARBIDE

Semiconductors

High-purity Silicon Carbide is used in high-power and high-frequency semiconductor devices, like power MOSFETs, diodes, and IGBTs. SiC semiconductors are more efficient in handling high voltages and are used in electric vehicles, power grids, and renewable energy systems (like solar inverters).

Automotive (EVs)

In electric vehicles (EVs), high-purity Silicon Carbide power electronics improve efficiency, allowing for lighter batteries and extended driving range. High-purity SiC is also used in automotive braking systems, which benefit from its high wear resistance and heat dissipation.

LED Manufacturing

High-purity SiC substrates are also used in LED manufacturing, where it serves as a base material for depositing epitaxial layers of gallium nitride (GaN) to create efficient LEDs.

Semiconductors

High-purity Silicon Carbide is used in high-power and high-frequency semiconductor devices, like power MOSFETs, diodes, and IGBTs. SiC semiconductors are more efficient in handling high voltages and are used in electric vehicles, power grids, and renewable energy systems (like solar inverters).

Renewable Energy

High-purity SiC is essential in solar inverters and wind turbines to manage high-power conversion efficiently, enhancing energy storage and transmission

Quantum Computing & Quantum Optics

High-purity Silicon Carbide can be used as a host material for quantum bits (qubits), where impurities can disrupt quantum coherence. Applications in quantum computing benefit from SiC’s unique quantum states (like nitrogen-vacancy centers), which are stable at room temperature, making it one of the few materials suitable for solid-state quantum computing.

Why Choose SNAM Abrasives for High Purity Silicon Carbide?

We have been pioneers in the Silicon Carbide industry since the early 1980s. SNAM Amala ® High Purity Silicon Carbide (SiC) is produced using state-of-the-art processes, ensuring the highest levels of consistency and performance. When you partner with us, you benefit from:

Raw Material
to End Product

With manufacturing facilities that produce SiC lumps, to crushing facilities, we can achieve high purity SiC as we can control purity of raw materials, furnace operations and chemical processes to achieve high purity SiC.

In house
R&D

Our high purity SiC is developed with assistance and guidance from our state of the art in house R&D facility

Proven
Expertise

Leverage our decades of experience in the silicon carbide industry.

Custom
Solutions

Tailor our High Purity SiC to your specific needs, with customized sizes, shapes, and formulations.

Reliable Supply
Chain

Count on us for timely delivery and consistent quality, backed by our robust supply chain.

Raw Material
to End Product

With manufacturing facilities that produce SiC lumps, to crushing facilities, we can achieve high purity SiC as we can control purity of raw materials, furnace operations and chemical processes to achieve high purity SiC.

In house R&D

Our high purity SiC is developed with assistance and guidance from our state of the art in house R&D facility

Proven
Expertise

Leverage our decades of experience in the silicon carbide industry.

Custom
Solutions

Tailor our High Purity SiC to your specific needs, with customized sizes, shapes, and formulations.

Reliable Supply
Chain

Count on us for timely delivery and consistent quality, backed by our robust supply chain.

FAQs

What is the minimum purity level of SNAM Amala ® High Purity Silicon Carbide SiC?

SNAM Amala ® High Purity Silicon Carbide (SiC) starts at 3N purity, which is 99.9%. We have also produce 4N purity SiC [99.99%], so based on your requirements, we are able to produce and supply 3N and 4N purity Silicon Carbide.

Can you customize the size and grit of your High Purity SiC?

Yes, we offer customized solutions tailored to your specific requirements. Once you elaborate your use case, quantity and other details, we will be able to give you more information on how much we can customize the high purity SiC.

What industries benefit most from High Purity SiC?

Our High Purity SiC is ideal for semiconductors, aerospace, defense, advanced ceramics, and high-performance abrasives.

How does High Purity SiC differ from standard silicon carbide?

High Purity SiC has significantly lower levels of impurities, making it suitable for high-performance applications that require exceptional material properties. It offers enhanced electrical, thermal, and mechanical performance compared to standard silicon carbide.

What are the common impurities in standard SiC, and how are they minimized in High Purity SiC?

Common impurities in standard SiC include iron, aluminum, and other trace elements. In High Purity SiC, these impurities are minimized through advanced refining processes, resulting in a material with purity levels exceeding 99.99%.

What industries are the biggest users of High Purity SiC?

The biggest users of High Purity SiC include the semiconductor, aerospace, automotive, defense, and advanced ceramics industries. Its versatility and exceptional properties make it suitable for a wide range of cutting-edge applications.

How does High Purity SiC contribute to the efficiency of power electronics?

High Purity SiC's wide bandgap allows for higher voltage operation, reduced energy loss, and better thermal management in power electronics. This leads to more efficient and compact devices, which are particularly valuable in electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and high-frequency applications.

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