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1. Introduction In a significant development reported on June 26, 2024, leading materials science firm CoorsTek announced a breakthrough in sintered silicon carbide (SiC) technology, enabling the production of ultra-dense silicon carbide…

1. Introduction In the past 48 hours, global suppliers of advanced ceramics have reported surging demand for high-purity silicon carbide crucibles from semiconductor and metallurgical sectors, driven by supply chain shifts and…

1. Introduction In the past 48 hours, a surge in inquiries from metal foundries and lab technicians has highlighted growing concerns about premature failure of silicon carbide crucibles—often due to improper handling…

1. Introduction Just 24 hours ago, a major materials science conference in Germany highlighted new advancements in high-temperature ceramics, with silicon carbide crucibles taking center stage due to their rising demand in…

1. Introduction Just 24 hours ago, a major U.S.-based foundry announced it had upgraded its entire melting operation with high-purity silicon carbide crucibles to improve energy efficiency and reduce metal contamination—highlighting a…

1. Introduction Just 24 hours ago, a major U.S.-based foundry announced it had upgraded its entire melting operation with high-purity silicon carbide crucibles to improve energy efficiency and reduce metal contamination—highlighting a…

1. Introduction Just 36 hours ago, NASA quietly announced a materials milestone that didn’t make headlines—but should’ve. In collaboration with a stealth startup in Huntsville, engineers successfully cast a near-perfect rhenium turbine…

1. Introduction Silicon carbide crucibles are essential tools in metallurgy, foundries, and advanced ceramics manufacturing thanks to their exceptional thermal conductivity, chemical inertness, and resistance to thermal shock. But even the toughest…

1. Introduction Just 24 hours ago, a breakthrough at Oak Ridge National Laboratory made headlines: researchers successfully used a custom silicon carbide crucible to process next-generation nuclear fuel pellets at temperatures exceeding…

1. Introduction Just 24 hours ago, a breakthrough at Oak Ridge National Laboratory made headlines: researchers successfully used a custom silicon carbide crucible to process next-generation nuclear fuel pellets at temperatures exceeding…

1. Introduction When it comes to handling molten metals, glass, or high-temperature chemical reactions, not just any container will do. Enter the silicon carbide crucible—a powerhouse in the world of advanced ceramics.…

1. Introduction In the past 48 hours, industrial ceramics manufacturers have reported a surge in demand for high-performance refractory components—especially silicon carbide crucibles—driven by growth in lab-scale metal casting and renewable energy…