Chemical & Process Applications of Ceramics
Advanced silicon nitride and sialon ceramics are finding application in the very demanding chemical and process markets. These industires are continually seeking new advanced materials to help extend the life of critical components.
Sialons and silicon nitride ceramics manufactured by International Syalons possess extreme wear, corrosion and thermal resistance properties. Our Syalon range of engineering ceramics are very erosion resistant and are extremely resistant to chemical corrosion by many acids and alkalis as well as many molten metals. Typical chemical and process industry applications include:
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Seals
Mechanical seals made from Syalon 101 improve reliability and performance when fluids are being pumped. Syalon 101 has excellent wear resistance and corrosion resistance and can operate effectively in a wide range of environments.
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Impellers
Syalon 101 impellers have been developed for an application in which hot sulphuric acid is being mixed. Syalon 101 has excellent corrosion resistance in many acids and alkalis and outperforms conventional materials, such as metals, many times over.
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Tubes
International Syalons manufacture a wide range of Syalon tubes which are used to transport often very corrosive chemicals. For example, Syalon 101 has been used in place of inconel tubes, to extend the life of a chemical reactor.
The above examples are just a small selection of possible chemical and process applications of silicon nitride and sialon fine ceramics. Please contact us with your enquiry or to discuss your application further. Alternatively download our Chemical & Process Applications PDF.