The products and solutions for kilns & furnaces under Saint-Gobain Ceramic Systems are designed and developed for many applications to facilitate consistent and long-term performance. Our products are designed to withstand high temperatures (up to 1.800°C) and severe operating conditions. Developed and manufactured to suit all types of kilns & furnaces that are typically used in various industry segments.

Structural Tiles

Silicon Carbide and Boron Carbide Tiles

Hexoloy^®SA sintered silicon carbide tiles are available in sizes ranging from 50.8 mm to 177.8 mm with thicknesses from 2.54 mm to 19.05 mm. Norbide B₄C hot pressed boron carbide tiles are available in sizes ranging from 200 mm to 432 mm and up to mm thick.

One surface of the tiles can be polished. Hexagon shaped tiles are also available.

Excellent thermal resistance
Mechanical and chemical stability
Ideal for use as small precision components
Excellent wear resistance

Industrial and research equipment
Aerospace
Semiconductors

Typical Properties of Hexoloy^® SA

Property	Units	Typical Value
Composition*	-	SiC
Grain Size	µm	4.10
Density	g/cm³	3.15
Hardness (Knoop)**	kg/mm²	2800
Flexural Strength 4 pt @ RT***	MPa x10³ lb/in2	380 55
Flexural Strength 3 pt @ RT***	MPa x10³ lb/in2	550 80
Compressive Strength @ RT	MPa x10³ lb/in2	3900 560
Modulus of Elasticity @ RT	GPa x10⁶ lb/in2	430 62
Weibull Modulus (2 parameter)		10
Poisson Ratio		0.14
Fracture Toughness @ RT Double Torsion & SENB	MPa x m1/2 x10³ lb/in2 x in1/2	4.60 4.20
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion RT to 700°C	x10^-6 mm/mmK x10^-6 in/in ˚F	4.02 2.20
Maximum Service Temp. Air	°C °F	1900 3450
Mean Specific Heat @ RT	J/gmK	0.67
Thermal Conductivity @ RT @ 200°C @ 400°C	W/mK Btu/ft h °F W/mK Btu/ft h °F W/mK Btu/ft h °F	125.6 72.6 102.6 59.3 77.5 44.8
Permeability @ RT to 1000°C	Impervious to gases over 31 MPa
Electrical Resistivity @ RT**** @ 1000°C	ohm-cm ohm-cm	102 - 108 0.01 - 0.2
Emissivity		0.9

Dimensions	Thickness
2" x 2"	0.250"
2" x 2"	0.500"
4" x 4"	0.100"
	0.125"
	0.160"
	0.250"
	0.375"
	0.500"
	0.750"
4" x 2"	0.260"
6.16" x 6.16"	0.160"
	0.250"
	0.500"
	0.750"
7.1" x 7.1"	0.160"

2" x 2" Tiles

Length & Width	Thickness	Camber
± 0.015 in	± 0.010 in	0.005 in/in

4" x 4" Tiles

Length & Width	Thickness	Camber
± 0.030 in	± 0.010 in	0.005 in/in

4" x 2" Tiles

Length & Width	Thickness	Camber
± 0.030 in	± 0.010 in	0.005 in/in

6.16" x 6.16" Tiles

Length & Width	Thickness	Camber
± 0.045 in	± 0.010 in	0.005 in/in

7.1" x 7.1" Tiles

Length & Width	Thickness	Camber
± 0.050 in	± 0.010 in	0.005 in/in

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Specialty Ceramics Hexoloy SA Tile

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