SILICON NITRIDE (SI3N4)
Silicon nitride is an advanced ceramic with a unique set of properties that make it ideal for use in both biomedical and industrial applications. Silicon nitride can be adapted to many different forms and characterizations depending on the application it’s being manufactured for and is often chosen for its ability to outperform other ceramics.
SINTX Technologies is a global leader in the manufacture of silicon nitride components for both the industrial and biomedical sectors.
SILICON NITRIDE: AN OVERVIEW
Silicon nitride (Si3N4) was first prepared in 1857 and was little more than a chemical curiosity. However, as its benefits became known, the compound began to be used across multiple industries in the late 1940s. Today, it’s a key component in electronics, turbomachinery, bearings, and even orbital satellites. In this article, we review the history of silicon nitride, key properties, and the top applications for this material.
SINTX | SILICON NITRIDE SOLUTIONS
SINTX Technologies has developed two distinct grades of silicon nitride, each precision-engineered and meticulously characterized to meet the exacting demands of either the industrial sector or the biomedical sector. SINTX isn’t just a manufacturer, but an innovator at the forefront of research and development to unlock this material’s full potential, delivering cutting-edge solutions to meet the most demanding engineering challenges.
INDUSTRIAL SOLUTIONS
STX-100 is SINTX’s Industrial Grade Silicon Nitride, offering the best combination of mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties of any technical ceramic material.
BIOMEDICAL SOLUTIONS
FLEX-SN is SINTX’s biomedical grade of silicon nitride, used extensively in medical implant procedures and rigorously tested to confirm a range of antiviral and antibacterial properties.
INDUSTRIAL SILICON NITRIDE: STX-100
STX-100 is SINTX’s flagship industrial ceramic used to manufacture components for the most demanding service applications where high-load bearing capacity, thermal stability, and wear resistance are required.
APPLICATIONS OF INDUSTRIAL SILICON NITRIDE (STX-100)
WELDING
STX-100’s strength, toughness, and resistance to thermal shock make it an ideal for the manufacture of components utilized in severe service applications such as welding roller components used in resistance seam welding.
BIOMEDICAL SILICON NITRIDE: FLEX SN
APPLICATIONS OF BIOMEDICAL SILICON NITRIDE (FLEX-SN)
SPINAL IMPLANTS
FLEX-SN is a valuable material for spinal implants with demonstrated antibacterial and osseointegration properties to support bone formation.
