Aloha, fun & authoritative answers -- no cost, no registration, no passwords, no popups
(as an eBay Partner & Amazon Affiliate we earn from qualifying purchases)

Where the
world gathers for metal finishing
Q&As since 1989

-----

Plating SiC with Al

We would like to know if anyone has experience in plating aluminum onto electrically conductive silicon carbide ceramic (SiC). Is is possible? Is is practical?

If Al is not possible, any other low density material is acceptable. An electrically conductive metal is preferable.

The configuration is 2" x 2" x 0.25" tiles with a fairly smooth (approx. 12 microinch) surface finish. Want to plate about 20 tiles to start. Then would like to try to plate an array of 6 tiles into a 12" x 12" assembly. If successful, production volumes would be about 10,000 12" x 12" assemblies per year.

We are looking for a company to subcontract this work out to. We are the SiC manufacturer.

Dave McElwee
- Newark Delaware
2000

Is the material pure Silicon Carbide or there is any metal binder?

Gabriel Schonwald
Bnei Berak, Israel
2000

(No "dead threads" here! If this page isn't currently on the Hotline your Q, A, or Comment will restore it)

Q, A, or Comment on THIS thread -or- Start a NEW Thread

Disclaimer: It's not possible to fully diagnose a finishing problem or the hazards of an operation via these pages. All information presented is for general reference and does not represent a professional opinion nor the policy of an author's employer. The internet is largely anonymous & unvetted; some names may be fictitious and some recommendations might be harmful.

If you are seeking a product or service related to metal finishing, please check these Directories: