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Choose advanced ceramics by the industry problem they solve.

Every application has a different failure mode. These industry guides connect customer problems with materials that can improve reliability, service life and process stability.

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Material fit by application scenario.

Use these examples to prepare a clearer RFQ. Include current material, failure surface photos, operating conditions and quantity.

Semiconductor & Electronics
semiconductor

Semiconductor & Electronics

High-purity thermal control, electrical insulation and dimensional stability in process equipment and power devices.

Material logic

  • - AlN for electrically insulated heat dissipation
  • - SiC for high-temperature process stability
  • - Alumina for reliable insulation and cost-controlled substrates

Recommended materials

AlNSiCAl2O3
Example: When alumina cannot remove heat fast enough in a power module, AlN can improve thermal transfer while maintaining electrical isolation.
Aerospace & Defense
aerospace defense

Aerospace & Defense

Lightweight components must survive impact, thermal cycling, wear and strict dimensional requirements.

Material logic

  • - Si3N4 for high-reliability structural and rolling-contact parts
  • - Zirconia for precision contact-stress components
  • - SiC for thermal shock and wear-critical hot-zone parts

Recommended materials

Si3N4ZrO2SiC
Example: A ceramic roller under cyclic load may need silicon nitride rather than a harder but more brittle material.
Energy & Power
energy power

Energy & Power

High-power systems require heat dissipation, insulation, corrosion resistance and predictable long-term service.

Material logic

  • - AlN for insulated heat transfer
  • - Alumina for dielectric components
  • - SiC for seals, nozzles and wear parts in aggressive systems

Recommended materials

AlNAl2O3SiC
Example: In power electronics, lowering operating temperature can reduce rework risk and improve device reliability.
Industrial Machinery
industrial machinery

Industrial Machinery

Abrasive wear, sliding contact, high load and downtime from frequent replacement increase operating cost.

Material logic

  • - SiC for severe abrasive and corrosive wear
  • - Zirconia for precision shafts, sleeves and plungers
  • - Si3N4 for impact and thermal cycling

Recommended materials

SiCZrO2Si3N4
Example: If a seal ring fails by abrasive wear, SiC may reduce replacement frequency and stabilize service life.
Chemical Processing
chemical processing

Chemical Processing

Aggressive chemicals, abrasive particles and contamination risk damage pump, valve, seal and dosing parts.

Material logic

  • - SiC for corrosive abrasive fluids
  • - Alumina for stable cost-effective components
  • - Zirconia for close-tolerance metering and valve parts

Recommended materials

SiCAl2O3ZrO2
Example: A pump sleeve should be selected from medium, particle size, pressure, speed and the real failure surface.
Molten Metal & Foundry
molten metal foundry

Molten Metal & Foundry

Molten metal adhesion, thermal shock, heat loss and cleaning downtime drive total process cost.

Material logic

  • - BN for non-wetting release and machinable hot-zone parts
  • - SiC for heat and wear-resistant structures
  • - Alumina for insulation and general ceramic stability

Recommended materials

h-BNSiCAl2O3
Example: A BN component can reduce cleaning time when molten metal sticking is the main bottleneck.

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