Silicon Carbide Materials

Power up your high-temperature performance with Trent Refractories’ low and ultra-low cement dense castables and ramming products. Engineered for strength, stability and long service life, these high-performance formulations deliver exceptional durability, tight control on water demand and reliable installation every time.

Key Benefits
  • High-Temperature Performance – Engineered for demanding industrial environments and extreme operating conditions.
  • Exceptional Strength & Durability – High-performance formulations designed for stability and long service life.
  • Low Water Demand – Carefully controlled formulations support consistent mixing and reliable installation.
  • Slag & Abrasion Resistance – SiC materials provide excellent resistance to slag attack and abrasive wear.
  • Thermal Shock Resistance – Designed to withstand rapid temperature changes while maintaining performance.
  • High Density & Mechanical Strength – Maintains structural integrity and strength under demanding service conditions.

Our range of SiC materials are formulated to resist slag attack, thermal shock and abrasion while maintaining high density and excellent mechanical strength even in the most demanding industrial environments.

Silicon Carbide Materials
Product Name Material Type Placement
Method
Max service
temperature
(°C)
Bulk density
(kg/m³)
CCS
(MPa)
Bulk density
(kg/m³)
CCS
(MPa)
PLC
(%)
Thermal
Conductivity
(W/mK)
Chemical Analysis
110°C 110°C 1000°C 1000°C 1000°C 1000°C Al₂O₃ SiO₂ CaO SiC Other
Trentcast SC150LC Low cement Vibrocast 1600 2450 65.0 2460 95.0 -0.2 3.7 47.1 40.7 2.1 9.2 0.9
Trentcast SC80LC Low cement Vibrocast 1500 2630 50.0 2590 130.0 -0.1 10.7 15.9 5.6 1.5 74.1 2.9
Trentflow SC15LC Self-flow Pouring 1700 2890 65.0 2870 100.0 +0.5 3.8 73.3 4.9 1.5 13.6 6.7
Trentflow SC30LC Self-flow Pouring 1600 2495 70.0 2455 100.0 -0.3 4.6 36.3 23.4 2.3 34.3 3.7
Trentflow SC60LC Self-flow Pouring 1600 2540 75.0 2495 120.0 -0.3 5.3 25.2 18.5 2.1 57.6 3.4
Trentflow SC80LC Self-flow Pouring 1500 2555 35.0 2505 80.0 -0.2 5.9 15.0 4.9 1.4 76.7 2.0
Trentgun SC145LC LC gun mix Gunning 1600 2310 60.0 2280 80.0 -0.5 3.5 47.9 37.3 2.3 9.2 3.3
Trentgun SC60LC LC gun mix Gunning 1650 2395 50.0 2350 60.0 -0.3 4.9 20.5 17.5 2.5 58.1 1.4
Trentgun SC75LC LC gun mix Gunning 1500 2470 65.0 2380 75.0 -0.6 5.4 15.9 7.8 2.5 72.6 1.2
Trentram SC80CB Clay bond ramming Ramming TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC
Trentram SC80HS Clay bond plastic Ramming TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC