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Specialties for oilfield
Drilling for oil and gas requires the highest quality specialty products for rapid, safe and reliable operations – and our product portfolio includes custom-designed and cost-effective systems that provide support for all essential functions.
Specialties for refractories
We develop specialty products and offer complementary products that will further advance refractories technology and create value for our customers. These products include SioxX® specialties, EMSIL-DRY® and AloxX™-Spheres.
Silicon carbide
Silicon carbide (SiC) is a synthetic crystalline mineral containing silicon and carbon, generally produced in electrical resistance furnaces at temperatures of 1700–2500 °C. Elkem silicon carbide products are available in different grades and qualities, from 87% up to 99% purity.
Boron carbide
Boron carbide (B4C) is used as an antioxidant during formulation of refractory products, while in high-performance ceramics and abrasives, it is used to impart wear-resistance. Boron carbide from Elkem is carefully sourced to ensure consistent quality, and our specialists are always available to advise on your application.
Fused silica
Fused silica is made by melting high-purity quartz sand at 1800–2000 °C, and then cooling it quickly to avoid crystallization. The result is a transparent amorphous silica, and our FS-99 series products are mainly used in refractory, ceramic & glass manufacturing, investment casting and other special applications.
Silica polymer additives
Perfectly spherical silica particles are sustainable additives for rubber, thermoplastic and coating formulations, providing improved viscosity control, processing, dispersion, flame retardancy and dynamic fatigue.
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