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Green Silicon Carbide Abrasive (GC)

1. High purity and hardness Green silicon carbide generally contains over 99% SiC, higher than black silicon carbide at 97%-98.5%. Its Mohs hardness of 9.2-9.4 exceeds alumina and is below diamond, cubic boron nitride and boron carbide. 2. Sharp, friable grains with good self-sha...

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Color
Green and translucent
Grit size — Microgrit
240# - 12500#
Grit size — F grit (bonded abrasives)
F14 - F220
Grit size — P grit (coated abrasives)
P series

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Advantages

Key features

  1. High purity and hardness

    Green silicon carbide generally contains over 99% SiC, higher than black silicon carbide at 97%-98.5%. Its Mohs hardness of 9.2-9.4 exceeds alumina and is below diamond, cubic boron nitride and boron carbide.

  2. Sharp, friable grains with good self-sharpening

    Green silicon carbide is slightly more friable than black silicon carbide, allowing grains to fracture continuously and expose fresh cutting edges for precision grinding and polishing.

  3. Good thermal conductivity and semiconductor properties

    Good thermal conductivity and semiconductor properties suit high-temperature heating elements and electronic-grade applications.

  4. Excellent chemical stability

    Stable chemistry supports grinding under demanding operating conditions.

Technical data

Specifications

Color
Green and translucent
Grit size — Microgrit
240# - 12500#
Grit size — F grit (bonded abrasives)
F14 - F220
Grit size — P grit (coated abrasives)
P series
Melting point
Approximately 2600℃
Microhardness
840 - 3320 kg/mm²
Mohs hardness
9.2-9.4 Mohs
Chemical formula
SiC
Particle density
3.20 - 3.25 g/cm³
Smelting process
High-temperature resistance-furnace smelting (>2200℃)
Loose bulk density
1.20 - 1.60 g/cm³

Product details

About this product

Product Overview

Green silicon carbide, designated GC, is a synthetic abrasive made from petroleum coke and quality quartz sand, with salt as an additive, in a resistance furnace above 2200℃. Its green, translucent hexagonal crystals have higher purity than black silicon carbide and are sharp and friable. A complete range from F grit to micropowder supports precision grinding, semiconductor processing and high-performance ceramic manufacturing.

Product Parameters

SpecificationsDetails
Product nameGreen Silicon Carbide Abrasive (GC)
Chemical formulaSiC
Smelting processHigh-temperature resistance-furnace smelting (>2200℃)
Appearance / colorGreen and translucent
Mohs hardness9.2-9.4 Mohs
Particle density3.20 - 3.25 g/cm³
Bulk density1.20 - 1.60 g/cm³
Melting pointApproximately 2600℃
Microhardness840 - 3320 kg/mm²

Core Performance Advantages

1. High purity and hardness

Green silicon carbide generally contains over 99% SiC, higher than black silicon carbide at 97%-98.5%. Its Mohs hardness of 9.2-9.4 exceeds alumina and is below diamond, cubic boron nitride and boron carbide.

2. Sharp, friable grains with good self-sharpening

Green silicon carbide is slightly more friable than black silicon carbide, allowing grains to fracture continuously and expose fresh cutting edges for precision grinding and polishing.

3. Good thermal conductivity and semiconductor properties

Good thermal conductivity and semiconductor properties suit high-temperature heating elements and electronic-grade applications.

4. Excellent chemical stability

Stable chemistry supports grinding under demanding operating conditions.

Applicable Materials

Cemented carbide and titanium alloys

Optical glass, ceramics, stone and other non-metals

Semiconductors: monocrystalline and polycrystalline silicon wafers

Gemstones, agate and other premium jewelry materials

Hardened steel and high-speed steel tools

Main Applications

Application areas and specific uses

Semiconductors and electronics: cutting abrasives and lapping-fluid components for precise thinning and mirror polishing of monocrystalline and polycrystalline silicon wafers

Precision grinding: fine grinding and polishing of carbide tools, optical glass, ceramic bearings, gemstones and other hard, brittle materials

Bonded abrasives: vitrified wheels, resin wheels, honing stones and mounted points

Photovoltaics: wire sawing silicon ingots to reduce material loss

Refractories: silicon carbide bricks, castables and high-temperature ceramics

Coated abrasives: abrasive paper and cloth

Product Specifications

Grit typeRangeTypical applications
F grit (bonded abrasives)F14 - F220Manufacturing bonded abrasives such as wheels and mounted points
P grit (coated abrasives)P seriesCoated abrasives such as paper and cloth
Micropowder240# - 12500#Precision grinding, polishing and semiconductor cutting

Chemical Composition Standard (Micropowder Grade)

Grit rangeSiC (%)F.C (%)Fe2O3 (%)
240#-3000# (4μm-60μm)≥ 99.2≤ 0.3≤ 0.15
240#-3000# (4μm-60μm)≥ 99.0≤ 0.8≤ 0.15
8000#-12500# (0.5μm-1.5μm)≥ 97.5≤ 2.0≤ 0.30

Packaging

Common packaging options include:

Standard: 25 kg woven bags with liners

Bulk packaging: 1 ton plastic woven bags

Pallet packaging: 25 kg bags on pallets, secured with stretch film

Custom: special packaging on request

Storage Recommendations

Store in a cool, dry, ventilated place away from moisture.

Do not store together with corrosive substances such as acids and alkalis.

Keep stacking height appropriate to prevent packaging damage.

For long-term storage, use sealed packaging to keep out dust and moisture.

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