Silicon carbide (SIC) ceramic ball valves Silicon Carbide Properties Extremely high hardness Wear resistant Corrosion resistant Lightweight – Low Density High thermal conductivity High Young’s modulus Low thermal expansion coefficient Chemically and thermally resistant Outstanding thermal shock resistance Refractive index greater than a diamond Silicon Carbide Applications Valve seats Sliding bearings Mechanical seals Plungers Seal rings (water ring pumps) Wear parts (thread guides) Kiln furniture crucibles Burners Blast nozzles Heat exchangers