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Silicon nitride bonded SiC radiant tubes

Used mainly in degassing-box heating systems in the aluminium industry to protect SiC heating elements, with high thermal conductivity and long service life.

Guoshi silicon nitride bonded SiC radiant tubes
Actual product · client photograph

A 3D sketch of the outer form built from Guoshi’s photograph, not to scale. Dimensions and wall thickness follow the drawings Guoshi confirms.

01 / SPECIFICATIONS

Typical properties and sizes.

Typical properties
Max continuous service temperature1350 °C reference; continuous and peak limits require confirmation. The 1600 °C brochure figure needs its operating conditions.
Bulk density≥ 2.65 g/cm³
Apparent porosity≤ 5 %
Cold crushing strength≥ 170 MPa
Cold modulus of rupture≥ 30 MPa
SiC≥ 60 %
Si₃N₄≥ 38 %
Fe₂O₃≤ 1.5 %
Free Si≤ 1.0 %
Mohs hardness≈ 9

Also known as

  • silicon nitride radiant tube
  • silicon nitride products
  • silicon nitride protection tube
  • silicon nitride sheath
  • silicon nitride heating tube
  • silicon nitride heater protection tube
  • silicon nitride heater sheath
  • silicon nitride SiC heating element protection tube
  • silicon nitride SiC heating element sheath
  • SiC heating element protection tube
  • SiC heating element sheath
  • degassing unit protection tube
  • degassing unit sheath
  • inline degassing heater protection tube
  • inline degassing heater sheath
  • silicon nitride bonded SiC radiant tube

Names commonly used in the industry for this product and its same-material companion parts.

Outline drawing

Outline drawingSi₃N₄-bonded SiC radiant tubes
AAL · overall lengthØD1closed endflange, open endt · wallHalf sectionØdØDSection A–A

Sketch drawn from Guoshi’s photograph, not to scale. The section shows the wall as a single layer. Dimensions are shown as symbols; values follow the drawings Guoshi confirms.

02 / MATERIAL & PROCESS

Silicon nitride bonded SiC radiant tubes

The material name describes both parts of the structure. Review the composition alongside the furnace duty, dimensions and acceptance criteria; the material name alone does not define the service limit.

  • 01SiC aggregate + siliconMaterial composition and particle grading are part of the specification to discuss.
  • 02Form the componentThe tube body and interfaces are defined by the part drawing and agreed dimensions.
  • 03Nitride bondingDuring nitriding, silicon reacts with nitrogen to form the silicon nitride bond within the SiC structure.
  • 04Confirm the specificationAgree the dimensions, property checks, acceptance criteria and documentation for the order.

03 / APPLICATIONS

Where it is used.

2D drawingInstallation positions

AVertical, through the cover

Radiant tubeSiC heating rodMolten aluminiumDegassing box

BHorizontal, through the side wall

Radiant tubeSiC heating rodMolten aluminiumDegassing box
  • Guoshi product
  • Refractory
  • Steel shell
  • Molten aluminium

Sketch of typical installations, not to scale and not of a particular customer’s plant. Guoshi parts are outlined in black and marked with a red leader.

How it is used
Si₃N₄-bonded SiC tubeSiC heating rodmolten aluminiumdegassing box

Animated sketch of typical operating conditions, not of a particular customer’s plant. Equipment and sizes are not to scale.

  • 01Degassing-box heating, aluminium industryFor the heating systems of degassing boxes.
  • 02Protecting SiC heating elementsAs protection tubes for SiC heating elements.

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Si₃N₄-bonded SiC radiant tube

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