The credible alternative to Tungsten Carbide
A silicon carbide coating within a dense hardened Electroless Nickel Matrix
Hyc20 is a Silicon Carbide Coating within a dense hardened Electroless Nickel Matrix, it has a slightly darker appearance than that of Electroless Nickel Plate.
Silicon Carbide comprises 25% of the coating by volume
The Silicon Carbide particle size is 3 - 5 microns
Baulk Hardness 1300-1500 Vickers
Inclusion Hardness 2500-3000 Vickers