Technical Datasheet

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Description SIConit Facts

SIConit is a silicon carbide composite material used for the Base: Epoxy resin
repair and protection of surfaces exposed to erosion, abrasion, Filler: Silicon carbide
and/or corrosion (pH range 0-14) in the temperature range up to SiC filler content: > 80%
100 °C. SIConit can be exposed to chemically varying operating Consistency: Trowelable
conditions. Color: Gray
Odor: Characteristic
SIConit can be applied in a single step with a coating thickness Mixing ratio: 1000 g : 27.5 g
ranging from 1.5 mm to 30 mm. Density: approx. 2.4 g/cm³
Substrate and air temperature: Min. +10 °C
SIConit contains a high proportion of silicon carbide for use in Relative humidity: Max. 80 %
extremely abrasive operating conditions. The material can be Surface temperature: 3°C above dew point
used for surface rebuilding or as a protective coating. In many Coating thickness: Min. 1.5 mm
cases, the original surface is surpassed in abrasion resistance Coating thickness: Max. approx. 30 mm
by SIConit.
Adhesive tensile strength: 48 MPa
The excellent abrasion resistance ensures long-term operation. Flexural strength: Min. 45 MPa
The tough epoxy structure withstands temperature shocks and Heat distortion temperature: 100 °C
impact loads. The outstanding adhesion ensures the Tg after curing (max. 110°C): 105 °C
operational safety of the process and prevents detachment from
the structure being protected. SIConit can withstand chemically Storage: Dry
variable operating conditions while experiencing abrasive Raw material: Frost-resistant
stress, even when metals fail.
Pot life
SIConit can be easily applied to any surface and can be
renewed as needed. 16 °C 25 °C 32 °C 43 °C
1.0 kg 75 min 50 min 35 min 25 min
Composition 5.0 kg 65 min 35 min 25 min 15 min
Silicon Carbide / Epoxy Resin / Aluminum Oxide
Curing time / tempering
Matrix: An epoxy resin system cured with an amine hardener.
15 °C 25 °C 30 °C
Filler: A mixture optimized according to Fuller's rule of silicon
carbide and aluminum oxide fractions. Non sticky 8h 5h 3h
Full load and chemical
36 h 24 h 20 h
resistant
Component Examples
The final strength of the coating can be increased after curing at
Pump components:
room temperature by subjecting it to a 1.5-hour heat treatment
Impellers Wear plates
Casings at 70-90 °C.
Inlet pieces Transition pieces
Pipes Nozzles Material requirement
Conveyor systems Reducers
Cyclones To determine the consumption required for coating a given
All components subjected to increased wear area, the following formula can be applied:

Media Examples 2.4 × 𝑎𝑟𝑒𝑎 [𝑚2 ] × 𝑐𝑜𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑐𝑘𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑠 [𝑚𝑚]

= 𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑎𝑙 𝑟𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡[𝑘𝑔]
Lime suspension (REA)
Titanium sulfate suspension (Titanium dioxide production)
Copper suspension (Mining industry)
Salt brine
Mineral slurries
Seawater
Wastewater

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Surface preparation Thicker coats or overhead work should be applied
approximately 15-20 minutes after mixing. Apply the material
To achieve good results with this product, proper surface only when it has reached a firm consistency and is no longer
preparation is essential. dripping from the trowel.

The surface must be sound, clean, dry, and free from oil and Coating structure
grease. The rougher the surface, the higher the adhesion of
SIConit. Adhesion can be further improved by welding on The material should be worked into the surface using a plastic,
anchoring structures if necessary. metal, or wooden tool to ensure optimal coverage of the entire
Cleaning and simultaneous roughening of the component surface. Apply a thicker topcoat of the same mixture afterwards.
surface can be achieved by sandblasting. A standard
cleanliness level of SA 2.5 and a surface profile of After the material is applied, it can be smoothed in various
approximately 75 µm should be achieved. Sandblasting works ways. Using a clean trowel, lightly stroke the still wet coating in
well not only on metallic surfaces but also on plastic or one direction to achieve a smooth finish. A flexible plastic trowel
fiberglass-reinforced surfaces. For the preparation of other is best suited for this purpose.
surfaces, please consult us for advice.
If the material becomes unworkable and cannot be spread
Material preparation anymore, the maximum pot life has been reached, and it should
not be used further. For coating special surfaces or under
SIConit is supplied as a 2-component system in containers. In specific circumstances, please consult us for advice.
the case of the 1 kg sales package, the amount of hardener is
matched to the base component and can be added in its Overcoating intervals / Recoating
entirety. When mixing other containers or partial quantities,
strict adherence to the mixing instructions on the containers is If necessary, SIConit can be processed with a grinding disc
necessary. after curing. Any other mechanical processing can only be done
Pay attention to material at the bottom and on the sides of the using diamond tools.
container during mixing. The components must be thoroughly
mixed together. Ideally, use a mechanical mixer (maximum 250 SIConit can be overlaid with itself or other composite systems
rpm). Material without hardener will not react and will result in after curing at temperatures between +10 °C and +30 °C. The
coating defects. prerequisite is clean, dry, oil-free, and grease-free surfaces.
Excessive stirring can lead to thinning of the material, which The coating must be roughened before applying the overlay.
may require viscosity adjustment when coating certain features. The superficial resin layer must be removed.
Only mix as much material as can be processed in one working
step. Use commercial solvents (acetone, alcohol, butyl acetate) for
cleaning tools immediately after use. Once the material has
Mixing ratio by weight: cured, it can only be removed mechanically.

Base (SIConit) : Hardener Storage

1000 g : 27.5 g
Store between 10 and 32 °C, with acceptable deviations during
The specified mixing ratio should be adhered to as closely as transport. During storage, partial separation of resin and fillers
possible. Increasing or decreasing the amount of hardener will may occur. Before processing, please stir well.
not result in a faster or slower reaction. In the case of an Please observe the expiration date on the containers.
insufficient amount, the coating may have soft areas.
Overdosing the hardener weakens the structure of the coating Safety precautions
system.
Before using any products, please refer to the corresponding
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) or safety regulations for
Processing instructions your specific region. Follow all applicable safety regulations
when using in enclosed spaces.
Substrate and air temperature must be at least +10 °C. Relative
humidity should not exceed 80%. The temperature of the
surface to be coated must be at least 3°C above the respective
dew point. Low temperatures can delay curing and worsen
workability. For complete curing, the substrate temperature
must be above the minimum curing temperature. Higher Do not hesitate to
humidity and dew point undershooting can lead to condensation contact us if you have
forming on the substrate or coating surface. This can cause any questions.
severe adhesion or intercoat adhesion issues. The
environmental conditions must be maintained during the
application and curing time. In case of any changes in these
limits, the use of heating or drying equipment is recommended.

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Chemical Resistance (Excerpt)

Chemical Concentration ≤ [%] < 40 °C 40-75 °C >75 °C

Acetone 5 + + -
Acrylic acid 10 + + -
Aluminium nitrate + + +
Formic acid 25 + + -
Ammonium fluoride 25 + + -
Barium hydroxide 10 + + +
Hydrobromic acid 50 + + -
Calcium hydroxide 50 + + +
Chloroacetic acid 25 + + -
Chromic acid 20 + - -
Citric acid + + +
Ferric chloride + + +
Acetic acid 100 + + -
Acetic acid 10 + + -
Hydrofluoric acid 4 + + +
Silicic acid + + +
Copper chloride + + +
Copper fluoride + + +
Alcohol, methyl 10 + + -
Alcohol, methyl 100 + + -
Sodium chloride + + +
Phosphoric acid 75 + + -
Phosphoric acid 85 - - -
Hydrochloric acid 37 + + +
Sulfuric acid 10 + + +
Sulfuric acid 25 + + +
Sulfuric acid 50 + + -
Sulfuric acid 60 - - -
Hydrogen sulfide, wet + + +
Water, sea + + +
Stannic chloride + + +
Zinc sulfate + + +

Explanation: (+) stable in long term (-) stable in short term

Note: All information is based on the current experiences of SICcast GmbH & Co. KG and does not constitute a binding basis.
Therefore, SICcast does not provide any guarantees, including suitability for unknown applications. The processing of coating
materials is the responsibility of the user and significantly influences the quality of the final product. SICcast ensures
consistently high quality of the coating materials.

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