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Sialon
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Property* Value
General
Chemical FormulaSiN-SiO2-Al2O3-AlN
Mechanical
Density3.1 - 3.7 gm/cc
Hardness1600-1800 Knoop
Tensile Strength28 kpsi
Modulus of Elasticity46 x 106 psi
Flexural Strength110 kpsi
Compressive Strength300 - 510 kpsi
Poisson's Ratio0.21
Fracture Toughness4 - 5 MPa m½
Electrical
Dielectric Strength212 ac V/mil
Dielectric Constant9.3 (@ 1 MHz)
Volume Resistivity> 1014 ohm-cm
Thermal
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion2.7 - 6.8 x 10-6/°C
Thermal Conductivity18 - 25 W/mK
Specific Heat0.21 cal/g °C
Maximum Working Temperature1700 °C
Shock Resistance300 °C Diff.
All properties are at room temperature unless otherwise noted.

Engineering data are representative, and are not intended as absolute nor warrantable. Manufacturer’s Data shown is blended from multiple sources and therefore illustrates the marketplace.

Sialon is a reacted mixture of SiN, SiO2, Al2O3 and AlN
Wikipedia Reference for Sialon

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