Nitrides
Silicon Nitride
Silicon nitride, Si3N4, is ideal for components working under mechanical loads at elevated temperatures. It has extremely high strength, wear resistance and an excellent resistance to sudden temperature changes. It is commonly used in gas turbines, engines and cutting tools.
Diamorph has expertise in sintering silicon nitride as well as sialon, a solid solution of silicon nitride enriched with aluminium and oxygen. The family of silicon nitride and sialon is currently the best choice for ceramic bearing elements.
Uranium Nitride
Uranium Nitride is currently being explored as a potential fuel for generation IV nuclear reactors due to it's high number density and excellent thermal conductivity.
Diamorph is in collaboration with the Royal Institute of Technology of Stockholm in nuclear fuel research where our expertise in sintering is used to produce uranium nitride pellets.
