Silicon carbide ceramics are key materials in semiconductor production processes due to their chemical stability, thermal shock resistance and thermal conductivity – qualities which make these materials extremely wear resistant as well.
The report analyzes the global Silicon Carbide Ceramics market by product and application, providing insight into Black and Green Silicon Carbide Ceramics; their Type, Application, Regions (Regional and Country level), growth drivers, limitations, challenges, opportunities and potential risks within this sector.
Technological Advancements
Silicon Carbide (SiC) is an advanced ceramic material composed of silicon and carbon. While naturally found as moissanite, it has also been synthesized since 1893 for industrial use in hard ceramic forms that can be bonded together to form cutting tools, abrasives and other uses in metalworking industries. Silicon carbide ceramics have applications across a range of fields such as cutting tools, abrasives and raw material sources for metal working processes.
Silicon carbide ceramics market growth can be attributed to rising demand for advanced materials in electronics and automotive industries as well as preferences for lightweight materials in aerospace and defense sectors. Furthermore, global investments into 5G networks, electric vehicle infrastructure and energy technology support growth of this market.
SiC’s high thermal conductivity and chemical resistance make it an ideal material for power generation and conversion systems, propelling its popularity as an advanced material to improve energy efficiency in nuclear and fossil fuel power plants. Silicon carbide ceramics demand is driven by this demand as a response.
Factors such as high production costs and limited awareness and understanding can impede the expansion of the silicon carbide ceramics market. To meet these challenges, manufacturers must improve the manufacturing process while investing in R&D activities to create advanced materials with enhanced properties that compete favorably against other materials offering similar characteristics at reduced costs.
Automotive Industry
Silicon carbide ceramics have quickly become an invaluable material in the automotive sector, thanks to their many advantages over metals. Silicon carbide’s ability to withstand high temperatures makes it ideal for use in braking systems and engine components that must remain strong and resilient; furthermore, its low thermal expansion rate and outstanding chemical resistance provide additional advantages over metal materials – leading manufacturers to create advanced electronic components like traction inverters that help preserve vehicle fuel economy while improving performance.
Silicon carbide machinable ceramics have found widespread application across several sectors, such as aerospace, energy and defense. These lightweight yet strong materials make an excellent choice for aerospace components that demand high strength-to-weight ratios and chemical resistance – such as bulletproof plates or nozzles – or high temperature corrosion resistance components.
The global market for machinable silicon carbide is projected to experience rapid growth due to rising industries that utilize this material in production processes. However, economic factors like price fluctuations and limited processing techniques could limit demand for silicon carbide.
Electrical & Electronics Industry
Silicon carbide ceramics are ideal for electronics applications due to their exceptional qualities such as high thermal conductivity, chemical stability and mechanical strength. Furthermore, these lightweight and corrosion-proof materials offer exceptional oxidation resistance and wear resistance – perfect for harsh environments. Lastly, silicon carbide ceramics can endure extremely high temperatures with ease!
Electrical & electronic industry has been one of the primary drivers behind the surge in silicon carbide ceramics market growth. Their use in components like metal-oxide semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFETs) and diodes used to fabricate power semiconductors increases performance and efficiency while driving an increase in demand as more electric vehicles (EV) enter circulation worldwide.
Vitesco Technologies and ROHM Semiconductor reached an agreement in June 2022 to utilize silicon carbide MOSFETs in manufacturing power modules for electric vehicles (EVs). These power modules play a critical role in maintaining fuel economy and increasing energy efficiency.
As global demand for electric vehicles (EVs) surges, so too has demand for high-performance silicon carbide ceramics that provide better heat dissipation and wear and tear resistance than more common materials like cast iron and steel. Unfortunately, however, their higher production costs often limit their accessibility for budget-sensitive applications.
Aerospace & Defense Industry
Aerospace and defense (A&D) industries are essential contributors to American economy, accounting for 1.8 percent of GDP in 2020. But rising customer expectations and program complexity create new challenges for A&D leaders.
Silicon carbide ceramics offer an attractive alternative to metals and other materials due to their excellent wear- and corrosion-resistance, lightweight durability, and stability at high temperatures. This makes them suitable for applications requiring wear resistance such as 3D printing, ballistics and energy technology as well as harsh powder pipeline environments found in metallurgy, chemicals manufacturing plants, paper manufacturing and power plants.
Silicon carbide ceramics offer superior thermal conductivity and electrical insulation compared to aluminum oxide (Al2O3) and beryllium oxide (BeO). Unfortunately, however, their complex preparation process and high sintering temperature prevent large-scale production and application of these ceramics. Silicon carbide foam ceramics offer an effective alternative that works under multiple circumstances.
Foamed silicon carbide ceramic is an economical material with its low sintering temperature and easy processing, making it perfect for many applications. Thanks to its high porosity, thermal conductivity, mechanical strength, oxidation resistance and chemical corrosion resistance it makes an ideal replacement for traditional refractory materials – particularly effective when used in melting furnaces, combustion systems and heat exchangers.