Silicon Carbide - Green
Higher purity abrasive for grinding tungsten carbide, ceramics, and other extremely hard materials
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Hardness
2500-2800 kg/mm² Knoop (Mohs ~9.5)
Grit Range
10-1200 & fine powder grades (F, FF, FFF)
Availability
2-Week Delivery
Minimum Order
10 lbs per grit
Product Overview
Green silicon carbide is a higher-purity, more friable abrasive than black silicon carbide, making it the preferred choice for grinding extremely hard and brittle materials. Its sharper cutting edges and greater friability provide superior performance on tungsten carbide, ceramics, and other materials where black silicon carbide falls short.
Silicon carbide’s relatively high thermal conductivity helps dissipate heat, while its chemical stability ensures consistent performance across a wide range of applications.
Key Characteristics
- Higher purity - More consistent performance and improved friability
- Sharper, more friable - Aggressive cutting action
- Self-sharpening - Fractures expose fresh cutting edges
- High thermal conductivity - Efficient heat dissipation
- Chemically stable - Resists degradation
- Electrically conductive - Suitable for specialized applications
When to Use
Ideal for grinding materials with extremely high hardness:
- Tungsten carbide tools and inserts
- Cemented carbides
- Ceramics and porcelain
- Stone, marble, granite
- Glass and optical materials
- Chilled iron castings
- Non-ferrous metals (specialty or precision applications)
ⓘ Note: Not recommended for high-tensile strength steels; aluminum oxide abrasives are typically preferred.
Common Applications
Abrasive Applications
- Grinding wheels for carbide tools
- Coated abrasives (sandpaper, belts)
- Lapping and polishing compounds
- Tumbling and vibratory finishing
- Specialty pressure blasting media
Non-Abrasive Applications
- Refractory materials and products
- Electrical and electronic components (specialty applications)
- Friction materials
- Wear-resistant parts and coatings
- Advanced ceramics
Technical Specifications
Physical Properties
PROPERTY | VALUE |
|---|---|
Color | Crystalline Green |
Hardness (Knoop) | 2500-2800 kg/mm² |
Hardness (Mohs) | 9.5+ |
Bulk Density (typical) | 1760 kg/m³ |
Particle Specific Gravity | 3.2 |
Chemical Composition
Crystalline SiC | SiO₂ | Fe₂O₃ | Free Silicon | Free Carbon | Other Oxides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99.0%+ | <0.20% | <0.10% | <0.20% | <0.10% | <0.30% |
Pricing & Ordering Information
Minimum Order
10 lbs per grit size
All sizes available
Volume Discounts
Special pricing for 500+ lbs
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Fast Delivery
2-week delivery
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Silicon Carbide - Green | Net Price Per Pound
LBS | KG | 6-80 | 100-220 | 240 | 280 | 320 | 400 | 500 | 600 | 800 | 1000 | 1200 | F | FF | FFF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 lb | 0.45 | $6.30 | $6.30 | $6.30 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $7.50 | $10.00 | $11.50 | $12.00 | $18.00 | $20.00 | $6.50 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
5 lbs | 2.2 | $3.70 | $3.85 | $4.10 | $5.45 | $5.75 | $6.80 | $8.50 | $10.75 | $11.80 | $16.00 | $19.00 | $5.17 | $6.25 | $6.50 |
10 lbs | 4.5 | $3.35 | $3.50 | $3.70 | $5.15 | $5.53 | $6.56 | $8.26 | $10.53 | $11.52 | $15.70 | $18.70 | $4.97 | $6.05 | $6.28 |
25 lbs | 11.3 | $3.10 | $3.25 | $3.40 | $4.95 | $5.33 | $6.36 | $8.06 | $10.33 | $11.32 | $15.49 | $18.50 | $4.77 | $5.82 | $6.08 |
50 lbs | 22.7 | $2.85 | $3.00 | $3.15 | $4.75 | $5.13 | $6.16 | $7.86 | $10.13 | $11.12 | $15.29 | $18.26 | $4.57 | $5.62 | $5.88 |
100 lbs | 45.4 | $2.65 | $2.80 | $2.90 | $4.55 | $4.93 | $5.96 | $7.66 | $9.93 | $10.92 | $15.09 | $18.06 | $4.37 | $5.42 | $5.68 |
* Prices shown for reference only. Contact us for current pricing.
Availability & Delivery
All grit sizes from 10 through 1200 and powder grades (F, FF, FFF) are typically available with approximately 2-week delivery.
Minimum order 10 lbs per grit size.
Note: Grit sizes 6 and 8 are not available in green silicon carbide.