Silicon Nitride Ceramic Tubes | High-temperature furnaces, rapid thermal cycles | Thermal Shock Resistance: 800 K/s (ASTM C1442) ▲▲▲ Strength: 1500 MPa (ISO 6892-1) Chemical Inertness: Resists acids/alkalis (ASTM C1441) | ▲▲▲ Industry-leading thermal stability Lightweight yet durable Corrosion-resistant | Higher cost than metals Requires precision machining (e.g., cutting) |
Silicon Carbide Ceramic Tubes | Industrial furnaces, moderate-temperature applications | Thermal Shock Resistance: 500 K/s (ASTM C1442) Hardness: 14 GPa (ASTM C1322) Max Temp: 1600°C | Cost-effective alternative to silicon nitride High hardness for abrasive environments | Brittle under sudden thermal stress Lower strength than silicon nitride |
Stainless Steel Tubes | Low-to-moderate temperature applications | Max Temp: 1100°C (ASTM A240) Corrosion Resistance: Passes ASTM A262 Weight: 7.9 g/cm³ | Ductile and weldable Affordable for mass production | Prone to oxidation at high temps Heavy, limits structural flexibility |
Alumina Ceramic Tubes | Electrical insulation in furnaces | Thermal Shock Resistance: 400 K/s (ASTM C1442) Dielectric Strength: 15 kV/mm (IEC 60243-1) | Excellent electrical insulation Cost-effective for moderate-temperature use | Lower mechanical strength than silicon nitride Brittle under mechanical stress |
Graphite Tubes | High-temperature, non-oxidizing environments | Max Temp: 3000°C (ASTM C770) Low Density: 1.7 g/cm³ Thermal Conductivity: 120 W/m·K | Lightweight and excellent thermal conductivity Resists oxidation in inert gases | Oxidizes in air above 500°C Requires protective coatings for air exposure |
Zirconia Ceramic Tubes | High-strength, thermal-stable applications | Thermal Shock Resistance: 600 K/s (ASTM C1442) Strength: 1200 MPa (ISO 6892-1) Creep Resistance | Superior strength and creep resistance at high temps Good thermal stability | Higher cost than alumina Complex manufacturing process increases lead time |