Silicon carbide (SiC) has become indispensable in modern industry due to its extreme hardness (9.5 Mohs), thermal stability (operates up to 1,650°C), and chemical resistance. This synthetic ceramic material powers applications ranging from bulletproof armor to EV power electronics. At the core of its industrial adoption lies a century-old manufacturing process refined through decades of innovation.
Silicon carbide (SiC) has become indispensable across industries ranging from aerospace to semiconductors due to its extreme hardness, thermal stability, and chemical resistance. This article explores the industrial production methods, focusing on the Acheson process, while also covering advanced techniques like Physical Vapor Transport (PVT) and Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD).