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Zetamix Silicon Carbide Filament 1,75mm
Print silicon-carbide (SiC) parts on a standard FFF printer for extreme hardness, thermal stability and chemical resistance.
- ✔ Very high hardness, excellent thermal performance, chemically resistant
- ✔ Print → debind → sinter — advanced technical ceramic without a powder system
- ✔ Genuine Zetamix by Nanoe · lead time 10–20 business days (depending on order queue)
$550
Lot # and price held 7 days after order.
NDA standard
Ships in 1–2 business days
Spec-match guarantee on every lot
Built for production teams
What your process engineer actually checks
Locked, traceable lot chemistry
Every lot ships with a COA documenting PSD, sphericity, flow rate, apparent density, and full chemistry — and a lot number you can trace. Aerospace and medical teams reorder 4+ times without re-qualifying.
Qualified parameters, not just powder
Validated parameter sets for EOS M 290, Renishaw 500Q, SLM 280, and our own AO Metal LPBF ship with the order. Load the profile and hit density on the first build — no parameter-development burn.
A materials engineer on the line
Questions on ferrite content, flowability, recyclate ratios, or HIP response? A materials engineer answers directly — not a contact-form bot. Most replies in under 4 hours, NDA standard.
About this product
Zetamix Silicon Carbide Filament enables direct production of one of the hardest technical ceramics using standard FDM 3D printers. Create components with exceptional hardness, superior thermal shock resistance, and outstanding wear performance—ideal for the most demanding aerospace, defense, and industrial applications where extreme durability is required.
Why Aerospace & Defense Engineers Choose Zetamix SiC
Extreme Hardness & Wear Resistance
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Exceptional hardness: 25 GPa (Hv10) – among the hardest materials available
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Superior abrasion resistance for high-wear applications
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400 MPa bending strength for structural components
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98-99% density for maximum performance
Superior Thermal Performance
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Excellent thermal shock resistance
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Maintains properties at extreme temperatures
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Ideal for heat exchangers and thermal management systems
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Stable in high-temperature environments
Advanced Application Capabilities
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Aerospace mirrors and optical components
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Defense and military applications
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Wear-resistant industrial components
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Lightweight yet extremely durable structures
Material Properties After Sintering
- Density: 98-99% of theoretical density
- Hardness: 25 GPa (Hv10)
- Bending Strength: 400 MPa
- Composition: 78% SiC by mass
Your Path to Ultra-Hard Ceramic Parts
1. Design for Extreme Performance
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Scale models to account for sintering shrinkage: 16.8% (X/Y) & 22.6% (Z)
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Optimize for SiC’s exceptional hardness and thermal properties
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Consider anisotropic effects on final part performance
2. Precision Printing Protocol
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Use standard FDM/FFF printing techniques
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Follow general Zetamix ceramic printing guidelines
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Use appropriate drive gears to prevent filament grinding
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Print on flexible build plates for easy remov
3. Advanced Thermal Processing
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Chemical Debinding: Acetone process per general guidelines
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Thermal Debinding: Standard ceramic thermal debinding process
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Sintering: High-temperature process at 2200°C under controlled atmosphere (partial vacuum with Argon)
Where Zetamix Silicon Carbide is used
Engineers 3D-print silicon carbide with Zetamix for the most extreme conditions:
- Abrasive and wear-resistant components
- High-temperature parts and thermal management (heat exchangers)
- Polished optical and mirror substrates
- Chemically-resistant parts
See real builds in our Zetamix case studies →
No sintering furnace or debinding station? Talk to our team — we’ll help you get set up. Get in touch →
FAQs
What makes silicon carbide unique compared to other ceramics?
SiC offers exceptional hardness (25 GPa), superior thermal shock resistance, and excellent wear resistance—making it one of the most durable ceramic materials available, ideal for the most demanding applications.
What applications is silicon carbide best suited for?
Aerospace mirrors and optics, defense components, heat exchangers, wear-resistant industrial parts, and any application requiring extreme hardness combined with thermal stability.
How does the hardness compare to other materials?
At 25 GPa, silicon carbide is significantly harder than alumina (19 GPa) and zirconia (10-19 GPa), making it one of the hardest engineering ceramics available.
What special equipment is needed for sintering?
Sintering requires a high-temperature furnace capable of reaching 2200°C with controlled atmosphere (partial vacuum with Argon at 90 mb). This is more specialized than standard ceramic furnaces.
Can silicon carbide be polished to optical quality?
Yes! SiC can be polished to create high-quality mirrors and optical components, making it valuable for aerospace and defense applications where precision optics are required.
How does the thermal shock resistance benefit applications?
SiC can withstand rapid temperature changes without cracking, making it ideal for heat exchangers, rocket components, and other applications experiencing extreme thermal cycling
What design limitations should I consider?
Follow standard ceramic design guidelines—avoid sharp corners, maintain uniform wall thicknesses, and account for significant sintering shrinkage in the Z-direction (22.6%).
Is silicon carbide suitable for high-temperature applications?
Absolutely. SiC maintains its exceptional properties at high temperatures, making it ideal for thermal management systems, furnace components, and high-temperature processing equipment.
How does the weight compare to metals?
Silicon carbide is significantly lighter than most metals while offering superior hardness and wear resistance, providing excellent strength-to-weight ratio for aerospace applications.
What safety precautions are necessary?
Standard ceramic filament handling precautions apply. Use in well-ventilated areas and wear appropriate PPE during printing and handling.
See Zetamix in action
Watch how Zetamix ceramic and metal filaments go from spool to dense, sintered part — the same FFF print → debind → sinter workflow we run in-house.
Choose your Zetamix material
Every Zetamix filament prints on a standard FFF 3D printer — we print and validate them in-house on our 3DCeram M.A.T. system — then debind and sinter to a dense ceramic or metal part. The highlighted row is the material on this page; compare the range below:
| Material | Type | Stands out for | Best for | From |
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| Alumina | Technical ceramic | Electrical insulation, ~1550°C | Insulators, high-temp tooling | $495 |
| White Zirconia | Technical ceramic | Toughness & flexural strength | Wear & structural parts | $485 |
| Black Zirconia | Technical ceramic | Zirconia strength, black finish | Aesthetic + technical parts | $550 |
| Silicon Carbide | Technical ceramic | Extreme hardness & thermal | Abrasive / high-temp parts | $550 |
| Porcelain | Ceramic (art) | Glazeable, classic finish | Art, tableware, decorative | $225 |
| 316L | Stainless steel | Corrosion resistance, ductile | Functional metal parts | $420 |
| 17-4 PH | Stainless steel | High strength, hardenable | Tooling & functional parts | $420 |
| H13 | Tool steel | Hot hardness & wear | Dies, inserts, tooling | $420 |
| TiO2 | Specialty ceramic | Specialty technical ceramic | Niche functional parts | $550 |
Not sure which fits? We print these every day — talk to our materials engineers, or see real Zetamix parts in action →.
| Brand | Zetamix by Nanoe |
| Printing Materials | Ceramic Filaments |
| Technology | FFF |
| Chemical symbol | SiC |
| Sintering type | Solid State Sintering |
| Printing temperature | 120°C |
| Sintering Temperature | 2200°C under partial vacuum (Ar 90 mb) |
| Shrinkage | 16.8% ( x and y) ; 22,6% (z) |
| Density | 98-99% |
| Mass fluidity index[g/10(min)] | 16 |
| Volumetric fluidity index [cm3/10(min)] | 5 |
| Moisture Absorption 24 hours [%] | <0,1% |
| Moisture Absorption , 7 days [%] | <0,3% |
| Shore D | 56 |
Full documentation — TDS, SDS, batch COA, and parameter sets for the major LPBF platforms. Everything you need for qualification under AS9100 / ISO 13485 workflows.
Don't see your spec?
We atomize our own. Custom variants on request.
Tighter PSD, modified chemistry, custom blend? Our ATO atomization lab runs custom batches in 3–4 weeks. Biocompatible, refractory, proprietary — all in-house, verified before ship.
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From process engineers running Zetamix Silicon Carbide Filament 1,75mm
Unedited feedback from customers who reorder Zetamix Silicon Carbide Filament 1,75mm.
★★★★★
Same lot 4 times in a row. We stopped re-running parameter sweeps after the second order — density was identical to the first build.
MK
Marcus K.
Process Engineer · Aerospace OEM
★★★★★
Asked about ferrite content on a Friday. A materials engineer answered Monday morning with actual data, not a sales pitch. That's why we keep ordering.
PS
Priya S.
R&D Lead · Medical Devices
★★★★★
COA matches the bottle. PSD and flow are exactly what was on the sheet — we run it on a Renishaw 500Q and it hits density on the first try.
DR
Diego R.
Production Lead · Energy
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