In all of these applications where a high precision engineering component is required, it is important to recognise the difficulties of machining Boron Carbide. Despite the high hardness values it ...

The fibers strengthen composites used in advanced rocket engines that have to withstand temperatures up to 1,600 degrees Celsius (2,912 degrees Fahrenheit). Ceramic composites in rockets now being ...

Researchers have formulated a new recipe that can prevent weaknesses in modern-day armor. By adding a tiny amount of the element silicon to boron carbide, a material commonly used for making body ...

ALBANY, N.Y., Jan. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) Office of Electricity (OE) has announced that a team led by NoMIS Power is one of eight Phase 1 winners of the ...

A Swedish innovation, known as HTCVD, makes it possible to produce high-quality silicon carbide (SiC). One of the inherent advantages is the high purity of the material produced. With the availability ...

REUTLINGEN, Germany — Suppliers worldwide are investing heavily in silicon carbide microchips to help automakers hit their ambitious electric vehicle targets, spending billions of dollars to secure a ...