Shapal-M Machinable Aluminium Nitride - Characteristics & Applications

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Shapal-M™ Machinable Ceramic - Characteristics & Applications

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Precision Ceramics is a Shapal Distributor. Precision Ceramics is a Shapal Expert. In fact, there is no other Shapal Supplier who knows more about this unique machinable ceramic than Precision Ceramics. We're simply experts in everything Shapal.

Shapal-M™ combines excellent machinability, high thermal conductivity and high mechanical strength applicable to structural and a broad range of other uses.

Excellent Macinability
Shapal-M can be machined by a broad range of methods such as drilling, turning, milling to form complex shapes with high precision.

Excellent sealing ability to vacuum

High thermal conductivity
Approximately five times as much thermal conductivity as that of alumina ceramic.

High Mechanical Strength Bending strength of 30kg/mm²* is comparable to that of alumina ceramic.

Excellent electric insulation

Shapal-M is unique compared to other fine ceramics

Low thermal expansion
High ability heat resistance
Low dielectric loss
Ultra high purity

Characteristics Comparison of Machinable Ceramics

Applications

Prototype and/or small volume production available for the following:

Vacuum components
Electronic components where electrical insulation and heat dissipation are required
Components where a low coefficient of thermal expansion required.
Electronic components where low dielectric constant and dissipation factors are required.
Heat sinks
Crucibles for vacuum deposition
Special refractory parts such as protective tubes
A wide range of industrial and structural components

Technical Information

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General Information

Physical Properties

Thermal Conductivity & Purity Table

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