Catalogries

Chemical Name:
Silicon Nitride
Formula:
Si3N4
Product No.:
140700
CAS No.:
12033-89-5
EINECS No.:
234-796-8
Form:
HazMat:
Product ID Formula Purity Dimension Quantity Price in € Inquiry
140700PL001 Si3N4 99.5% Ø 10 mm x 8 mm 1Kg POR Inquire
140700PL002 Si3N4 99.5% Ø 18 mm x 12 mm 1Kg POR Inquire
140700GN003 Si3N4 99.5% 1 mm - 3 mm 1Kg POR Inquire
140700GN004 Si3N4 99.5% 3 mm - 6 mm 1Kg POR Inquire
Product ID
140700PL001
Formula
Si3N4
Purity
99.5%
Dimension
Ø 10 mm x 8 mm
Quantity
1Kg
Price in €
POR
Product ID
140700PL002
Formula
Si3N4
Purity
99.5%
Dimension
Ø 18 mm x 12 mm
Quantity
1Kg
Price in €
POR
Product ID
140700GN003
Formula
Si3N4
Purity
99.5%
Dimension
1 mm - 3 mm
Quantity
1Kg
Price in €
POR
Product ID
140700GN004
Formula
Si3N4
Purity
99.5%
Dimension
3 mm - 6 mm
Quantity
1Kg
Price in €
POR

Silicon nitride pellets are a type of vapor deposition material with stable structure, low coefficient of thermal expansion, and excellent oxidation and corrosion resistance. They are widely used in high-tech structural ceramics, various wear-resistant materials, and refractory materials.

Our company (VIMATERIAL) produces silicon nitride sheets with high purity, high nitrogen content, and high sintering activity. We also supply silicon nitride powder and silicon nitride targets. Please contact us if you have any needs.

Physical Properties

Properties Value
Chemical formula Si3N4
Color Light gray
Purity 99.5%
Sizes Customized
Crystal α or β phase
Decomposition temperature 1900℃
Density 3.2g/cm3
Mohs hardness 9
Resistivity 1011~1012Ω.cm

Applications of Silicon Nitride Pellets

  • Optical Coatings: Silicon nitride is used as a high-index layer to reduce reflection and improve surface durability in optical films.
  • Semiconductor Devices: It serves as an insulating and passivation layer that protects circuits from moisture, contamination, and electrical leakage.
  • OLED / Photovoltaic Encapsulation: Silicon nitride films act as strong moisture-oxygen barriers to extend the lifetime of OLED displays and solar cells.
  • Hard Protective Coatings: Its high hardness and wear resistance make it suitable for protective layers on cutting tools, molds, and mechanical parts.

Storage and transportation

Silicon nitride tablets/granules should be stored in a sealed container in a dry, cool environment. Avoid prolonged exposure to air to prevent moisture buildup, which can affect their dispersion properties and performance.

Furthermore, avoid heavy pressure and contact with oxidants, and transport them as general cargo.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What are silicon nitride (Si₃N₄) pellets?

Silicon nitride pellets are high-purity ceramic feedstock materials made from silicon and nitrogen. They offer excellent hardness, thermal stability, oxidation resistance, and wear resistance, making them suitable for advanced ceramic manufacturing and high-temperature applications.

Q2. What are the advantages of silicon nitride compared with alumina or zirconia?

Compared with many traditional engineering ceramics, silicon nitride provides:

  • Higher fracture toughness
  • Better thermal shock resistance
  • Lower thermal expansion
  • Excellent wear and corrosion resistance
  • Superior strength at elevated temperatures

Q3. Are custom pellet sizes available?

Yes. Custom pellet diameters, thicknesses, weights, and packaging can be manufactured to meet customer specifications and processing requirements.

Q4. Do you provide technical documentation?

Yes. We can provide Technical Data Sheets (TDS), Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Certificates of Analysis (COA), and other quality documents upon request.

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QUALITY ASSURANCE

VI HALBLEITERMATERIAL GmbH (VIMATERIAL) employs a stringent quality assurance system to ensure the reliability of our product quality. Strict quality control is implemented throughout the entire production chain, and for defective products, we strictly enforce the principle of rework and redo. Each batch is released only after passing detailed specification tests.

Every batch of our materials is independently tested, and, if necessary, we send samples to certified companies for testing. We provide these documents and analysis certificates with the shipment to certify that our products meet the required standards.

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