Silicon
Nitride (Si3N4) is 60% lighter than steel but strong enough to survive
some of the most demanding applications in a variety of industries. This
lightweight, high-strength ceramic material is used as an alternative
to stainless steel, super alloys, tungsten carbides and first-generation
ceramics such as Al2O3 and ZrO2. It offers excellent thermal shock
resistance and high fracture toughness, compatibility with nonferrous
metal melts, and improved structural reliability compared to other
ceramic materials.
