Al-SiC Metal Matrix Composite Ceramics
Ferrotec's metal matrix composites feature take advantage of various material mixes to deliver unique material properties and performance characteristics. The material properties of Aluminum - Silicon Carbide metal matrix composites make it a good solution for large size products. Al-SiC metal matrix materials are good for contributing to weight reduction and provide excellent damping for high speed and precise equipment motion applications like robot parts.
Benefits
- Light Weight
- High Stiffness
- Low Thermal Expansion
- High Thermal Conductivity
- Excellent Mechanical Damping
- Facture Toughness
- Near Net Shape Process Allowance
Applications
- Semiconductor Equipment Parts
- Semiconductor Inspection Parts
- Display Equipment Parts
- Precision Equipment Parts
- Heat Sinks
Al / SiC Material Properties
| Al70 / SiC30 | Al60 / SiC40 | Al50 / SiC50 | Al40 / SiC60 | ||
| Composition (vol%) | Al 70 SiC 30 |
Al 60 SiC 40 |
Al 50 SiC 50 |
Al 40 SiC 60 |
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| Density (g/cm3) | 2.78 | 2.85 | 2.90 | 2.97 | |
| Young's Modulus (Gpa) | 125 | 154 | 179 | 230 | |
| Young's Modulus / Density (Gpa ⋅ cm3/g) | 45 | 54 | 62 | 77 | |
| Flexural Strength (MPa) | - | - | 270 | 290 | |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (1/°C×10-6) | 14.5 | 11.5 | 9.5 | 8.4 | |
| Thermal Conductivity (W/m×K) | 140 | 167 | 167 | 180 | |