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Silicon Nitride 3D Printing Paste

Print silicon nitride (Si₃N₄) parts on 3DCeram's Ceramaker laser-SLA platform, then debind and sinter to one of the hardest, most thermal-shock-resistant ceramics.

  • ✓ 881 MPa 4-point bending strength at >97% density, 11 Weibull modulus
  • ✓ Thermal-shock resistant with low wettability against molten metal
  • ✓ Ceramic SLA paste for the 3DCeram Ceramaker platform — quote-based, mutual NDA before spec review
Prices follow supplier cost and stock availability and are updated regularly. The price you see is today's price — once you order, it's held for 7 days.
NDA on request In stock — ships in 1–2 business days. Custom ceramic formulations and larger batches: 2–4 weeks, configured to order.
60+AM teams supplied
Lot-to-lotstable rheology & solids
Debind/sinterguidance included
Fast dispatchL.A. stock · M–F
What your process engineer actually checks

What your process engineer actually checks

Measured mechanical data

881 MPa 4-point bending strength at >3.13 g/cc with an 11 Weibull modulus and low CTE — the property set behind its thermal-shock and wear performance, backed by datasheet numbers.

The full ceramic workflow

Every order ships with the debinding and sintering parameters. Silicon nitride is sintered to >97% density, and shrinkage is compensated in build prep so the first part lands on dimension.

A materials engineer on the line

Non-oxide sintering, solids loading and shrinkage are unforgiving. Talk to an engineer who runs this paste — sub-4h reply, NDA on request.

About this product

Silicon Nitride 3D Printing Paste is a 3DCeram silicon nitride (Si₃N₄) paste for the Ceramaker laser-SLA platform — one of the hardest, most thermal-shock-resistant technical ceramics available.

Why engineers choose this paste

A premium non-oxide for the harshest duty: high strength, thermal-shock resistance and low wettability against molten metal.

881 MPa bending strength

High 4-point flexural strength at >3.13 g/cc with an 11 Weibull modulus — consistent, dependable strength.

Thermal-shock resistant

Low CTE (1.23 ×10⁻⁶/K) and high strength let it survive rapid temperature change.

Low wettability to molten metal

Resists corrosion by liquid and gaseous media — ideal for metal-handling components.

290 GPa modulus

High stiffness and wear resistance for pumps, valves and semiconductor hardware.

Print → debind → sinter

Ceramic stereolithography on the 3DCeram Ceramaker platform. The green part is larger than the finished part — shrinkage is compensated in build preparation.

Step 01
Laser SLA print

The ceramic-loaded paste is cured layer-by-layer on a 3DCeram Ceramaker laser-SLA machine into a green part.

Step 02
Debinding

The organic binder is removed in a controlled thermal cycle, leaving a fragile ceramic-only brown part.

Step 03
Sintering

Sintered to >97% dense silicon nitride (>3.13 g/cc, <2.5% open porosity) with 881 MPa bending strength.

Typical applications

Wear, thermal-shock and corrosion-critical components.

Semiconductor hardware
Wear and handling components
Heating tubes
High-temperature process parts
Pump & valve components
Corrosion- and wear-resistant parts
Thermal-shock parts
Rapid-cycling components

Silicon Nitride — physical & mechanical properties

Representative post-sinter values from the 3DCeram material datasheet. Final numbers depend on part geometry and your qualified sinter cycle.

Property Value
Densification rate >97%
Open porosity <2.5%
Density >3.13 g/cm³
4-pt bending strength 881 MPa
Weibull modulus 11
Young’s modulus (theoretical) 290 GPa
Thermal conductivity (RT) 23.6 W/m·K
CTE (20 °C) 1.23 ×10⁻⁶ K⁻¹
Need a part that survives thermal shock, wear and molten-metal contact? Send the duty cycle — a materials engineer will size solids loading, shrinkage and the sinter cycle with you. Sub-4h reply, NDA on request.
Brand 3DCeram
Country of origin France
Printing Materials Ceramic Pastes
Technology CERAMIC SLA
Material Silicon Nitride (Si3N4)
Application Composite Tooling, Engineering, Jigs & Fixtures, Manufacturing
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We formulate and qualify. Custom variants on request.

Need a specific ceramic chemistry, solids loading, or a tuned binder for your process? Our materials team formulates and verifies rheology and sinter behavior before you commit. Typical lead 3–4 weeks.

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What our customers say

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“Harry was very professional and helped me out with my 3D printing needs and explained what options I have in terms of filaments such as PEEK. Highly recommended.”

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Common questions

Don't see yours? Email [email protected] — NDA on request, typical reply within 4 hours.

What makes Silicon Nitride a premium technical ceramic?
Silicon nitride combines high strength (881 MPa bending), high hardness, excellent thermal-shock resistance and low wettability against molten metals. Few ceramics do all of these at once, which is why it is used for the harshest duty — pumps, valves, heating tubes and semiconductor hardware. You print a green part on the Ceramaker laser-SLA platform, then debind and sinter it to a >97% dense component.
Why is it good at resisting thermal shock?
Thermal-shock resistance comes from a combination of high strength and low thermal expansion (1.23 ×10⁻⁶/K). A part that is both strong and low-expansion can absorb rapid temperature change without cracking. That is why silicon nitride survives duty cycles that would shatter a higher-expansion oxide. Send your thermal cycle and a materials engineer will confirm the fit.
What does 'low wettability to molten metal' mean for me?
It means molten metal does not readily stick to or corrode the ceramic, so silicon nitride is well suited to components that contact liquid metal — crucibles, nozzles and metal-handling parts. If your application involves a specific molten alloy, tell us and we will confirm compatibility against the datasheet.
Why does the printed part shrink during processing?
Silicon nitride prints as an oversized green part; the binder is removed in debinding and the ceramic fuses in sintering, so the part shrinks to final size. Shrinkage is predictable and compensated in build preparation, so the sintered part lands on target dimensions. We supply the parameters that make it repeatable.
How does it compare with silicon carbide or alumina?
Silicon nitride is tougher and more thermal-shock-resistant than alumina, and easier to form into complex shapes than silicon carbide, while still being very hard and wear-resistant. Each non-oxide wins in a different corner; tell us the load, temperature and wear environment and a materials engineer will recommend one.
Which printer runs this paste, and can I trial it?
Silicon nitride paste runs on 3DCeram Ceramaker laser-SLA machines. It is a non-oxide ceramic paste, not an FFF filament. We routinely ship a sample or small batch so you can validate strength and density on your own hardware before a production order. Talk to a materials engineer to scope the trial — NDA on request.

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