Features & Benefits
Due to its superior heat resistance and strength, Wear-Con WC88N™ Nitrate-Bonded Silicon Carbide Cast Ceramic offers high thermal conductivity and stick resistance. WC88N™ is frequently used in the coal-fueled power, mining, chemical, and metal industries.
Installation
Wear-Con WC88N™ can be installed with epoxy or cast with weldable inserts.
Technical Specifications
Wear-Con WC88N™ can withstand temperatures up to 2800°F.
| Property | WC88N | |
|---|---|---|
| Bulk Density | lb/ft³ (g/cm³) | 163 (2.62) |
| Apparent Porosity | % | 16 |
| Modulus of Rupture | % | 16 |
| Apparent Porosity | psi(MPa) | 9500(65.5) |
| Coeff. of Thermal Expansion | 10x10-6/°F (10x10-6/°C) | 2.7 (4.9) |
| Thermal Conductivity | W/m°K | 18 |
| Maximum Service Temperature | °F (°C) | 2777 (1525) |
Sizes
Wear-Con WC88N™ components can be cast in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, up to 24” x 40” x 48”. WC88N™ can be cast into complex geometric shapes, with standard tolerences of ±0.04” or ±0.5% (whichever is greater), and non-uniform wall thicknesses from 0.3” to 3”+.
