Silicon carbide ceramic (SiC) is an advanced ceramic material composed of both silicon and carbon. It exists naturally as the mineral moissanite.
Our Opti-Coat Pro coating stands apart from many others by chemically crosslinking into your paint, creating an impregnable ceramic bond that makes it superior to SiO2-based coatings that contain nano particles of ceramic floating in resin.
Hardness
Silicon carbide is an extremely hard and tough material with excellent thermal and mechanical stability, making it an excellent material choice for ceramic coating applications. Furthermore, its properties include resistance to chemical attack as well as low coefficient expansion rate; additionally it can withstand high temperatures while still offering sufficient strength and stiffness for use in applications that demand it.
Silicon carbide ceramic coatings are commonly applied to metallic surfaces to protect them from corrosion, chemicals and high temperatures. Ceramic coatings are easy to apply and can be tailored specifically to fit the requirements of each project.
Silicon carbide hardness can be measured using indentation with the Vickers test; its results are typically reported in gigapascals (GPa). Higher numbers indicate harder coatings while its hardness decreases with temperature less dramatically than with other ceramic types.
Ceramic membranes have long been considered an excellent way of purifying water. Unfortunately, however, ceramic systems are vulnerable to oxygen attacks and must be protected with an oxygen resistance barrier; silicon carbide ceramic membranes provide this vital service by blocking any penetration of oxygen into the system and protecting from potential oxidation damage.
Durability
Silicon carbide ceramics offer excellent chemical and temperature stability, making them suitable for industrial applications to protect metallic surfaces such as pipes, heat exchangers and equipment from corrosion. Silicon carbide ceramics are relatively cost-effective and easy to apply – simply layer on for desired thickness and duration of protection.
Silicon carbide membranes differ significantly from their oxide-based counterparts in that they require special manufacturing equipment, experience, caution and clearly established preventative measures to be effectively manufactured and installed. A reliable protection system should also be in place that can withstand high temperature environments while effectively blocking oxygen penetration into C/C composite materials.
Plasma spraying is the go-to preparation method for silicon carbide ceramic coating, in which a mixture of coating material and binder are sprayed onto a substrate surface before sintered at high temperatures in an inert atmosphere. Unfortunately, however, this process often results in defects such as uneven coating thickness or poor adhesion between coating and substrate.
Testing the durability of a silicon carbide ceramic coating involves subjecting it to various environmental and chemical treatments, including viscosity measurements, pH analyses and visual inspections. Long-term stability tests also help ensure that this material exceeds industry standards.
Hydrophobic Properties
Silicon carbide is one of the lightest and hardest ceramic materials. It is chemically resistant, withstanding temperatures up to 1600degC with high tensile strength. Furthermore, silicon carbide exhibits excellent thermal conductivity, low thermal expansion rates and has hard surfaces – all qualities which make it suitable for mills, expanders, extruders, nozzles as well as chemical plants or pipelines.
Ceramic coatings provide protection from acidic contaminants (such as road salt), UV damage, chemical stains, light scratches and micro-marring caused by light traffic as well as environmental pollutants like oxidation. Furthermore, they have self-healing abilities able to repair small cracks or chips in paintwork as well as repelping water, oil dust etc to extend the life of your vehicle’s finish and extend its serviceability.
Ceramic coatings are applied using spray, wipe-on, or brush-on techniques, with high quality manufacturers providing detailed instructions for application to ensure optimal results and a strong bond to your vehicle’s finish. Products tested to ensure consistency from batch to batch – choosing quality products ensures optimal results from ceramic coat applications!
Gloss
Ceramic coating will enhance the gloss and protect your vehicle against contaminants such as tar, bugs and dirt – leaving your vehicle looking cleaner than ever! Plus it requires less upkeep than waxes and sealants! For many years of protection.
Though many ceramic coatings claim to be hard up to 9H (highest verifiable rating on the hardness scale), they are still susceptible to scratches. While high quality ceramic coatings might not scratch easily when sanded down, most objects will penetrate it eventually. To find high quality ceramics made by top tier companies that combine various silicon molecule groups – DIY installer grade products often contain up to 85% SiO2, while DIY and professional installer grade sprays/kits use chunks of ceramic silica suspended in resin so it cannot form permanent bonds with paint over time.
Opti-Coat Pro stands out from other ceramic sealants by employing advanced technology that fuses silicon carbide with paint, rather than suspending nanoparticles of harder substance in resin like traditional sealants do. This combination gives Opti-Coat Pro superior chemical resistance compared to regular resin sealants that lose gloss over time.