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Abrasive Materials Insights: BFA, WFA & Silicon Carbide

Read technical articles and sourcing advice on Brown Fused Alumina, White Fused Alumina, and Silicon Carbide. Learn about their grit standards, industrial uses, and supplier evaluation tips.

How Much Does Silicon Carbide Cost per Ton?

Silicon carbide prices vary widely depending on grade, purity, and particle size. This guide explains typical USD-per-ton price ranges for black SiC, green SiC, micro powder, and metallurgical grades, plus the key factors that influence cost.

$Refractory Grade Silicon Carbide for High-Temperature Applications$

Refractory Grade Silicon Carbide for High-Temperature Applications

Refractory-grade silicon carbide improves thermal shock resistance, corrosion resistance, and high-temperature strength in castables, bricks, kiln linings, and industrial furnace applications.

Black Silicon Carbide Grit Applications

Black silicon carbide behaves differently across grit sizes, from coarse F12–F60 for heavy grinding and cutting to fine F230–F400 for surface preparation and blasting. This guide explains how each grit range is used in bonded abrasives, coated abrasives, and blasting applications.

Green Silicon Carbide Grit Applications: From Coarse Grinding to Micro-Powder Polishing

Green silicon carbide behaves differently at each grit size. This guide explains how F12–F1200 grits are used across rough grinding, precision finishing, lapping, and high-end polishing of ceramics, glass, carbide tools, and advanced materials.

$Silicon Carbide for Refractories: Properties, Grades & Industrial Applications$

Silicon Carbide for Refractories: Properties, Grades & Industrial Applications

Silicon carbide is widely used in refractory bricks, castables, and kiln linings for its strength, thermal conductivity, and resistance to slag attack. This guide explains key properties, grades, applications, and considerations when sourcing refractory raw materials.

Metallurgical Silicon Carbide (SiC 90%)

Metallurgical-grade silicon carbide (around 90% SiC) is widely used in steelmaking as a deoxidizer and carbon–silicon additive. This guide explains its chemistry, furnace behavior, key specifications, and advantages over traditional materials.

Insights on Industrial Abrasives: BFA, WFA, and Silicon Carbide