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1. Introduction Just 24 hours ago, a major foundry in Ohio reported unexpected crucible failures during high-temperature aluminum melting—tracing the root cause back to improper preheating of their silicon carbide crucibles. This…

1. Introduction Hold onto your oven mitts—silicon carbide is having a moment. Just 48 hours ago, researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute unveiled a new sintering technique that slashes production costs for high-purity…

1. Introduction Hold onto your oven mitts—silicon carbide is having a moment. Just 48 hours ago, researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute unveiled a new sintering technique that slashes production costs for high-purity…

1. Introduction Just 24 hours ago, a major U.S.-based advanced ceramics manufacturer announced a $50 million expansion to meet surging global demand for high-temperature silicon carbide components—including crucibles, tubes, and burner nozzles—driven…

1. Introduction When it comes to handling extreme heat and corrosive environments, few materials hold up as well as silicon carbide. Among its many specialized forms, the silicon carbide crucible stands out…

1. Introduction Picture this: a glowing vat hotter than lava, silently cradling molten aluminum oxide as it slowly crystallizes into a flawless, transparent cylinder worth more than your car. No, it’s not…

1. Introduction Silicon carbide crucibles are essential tools in metallurgy, foundries, and high-temperature laboratories due to their exceptional thermal conductivity, resistance to thermal shock, and durability at extreme temperatures. However, even the…

1. Introduction In the past 48 hours, industry analysts reported a surge in global demand for high-purity refractory ceramics, driven by advancements in semiconductor manufacturing and renewable energy sectors. At the heart…

1. Introduction If you’ve ever worked with molten metals, high-temperature furnaces, or even premium ceramic cookware, chances are you’ve encountered silicon carbide—often in the form of a silicon carbide crucible. Known for…

1. Introduction Just 24 hours ago, leading semiconductor equipment maker Applied Materials announced a major expansion of its silicon carbide (SiC) wafer production capabilities, citing surging demand for electric vehicle power systems.…

1. Introduction In the past 48 hours, global attention has turned to advancements in high-temperature ceramics, as a major U.S.-based manufacturer announced a breakthrough in producing ultra-high-purity silicon carbide crucibles for next-generation…

1. Introduction Just 24 hours ago, a viral TikTok video claimed that ‘silicon carbide baking dishes’ could survive lava—literally. While we admire the enthusiasm (and questionable lava access), it’s time to separate…