Silicon carbide (SiC) powder is a high-hardness abrasive used for everything from and sharpening stone flattening to advanced ceramics and semiconductors . Because it ranks at 9.5 on the Mohs scale—nearly as hard as diamond—it is exceptionally effective at cutting hard materials like glass, metal, and stone. Top Recommendations by Use Case
: A certified high-purity powder for applications in high-temperature electronics and UV detectors. Available for $77.00 at Sigma-Aldrich . Purchasing Guide: Grit vs. Mesh buy silicon carbide powder
: A high-quality powder for ultra-fine grinding and final surface preparation. Sold by Lapidary Mart for $8.79. : Starko Silicon Carbide Powder (F1000) Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Silicon carbide (SiC) powder is a high-hardness abrasive
: An inexpensive, coarse abrasive ideal for the first step of tumbling to round off sharp edges. Available at Lortone Inc for $8.25. 1000 Mesh Silicon Carbide Grit (1 lb.) Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Available for $77
Silicon Carbide 4 lb Rock Tumbling Blast Etch Media | 20 - 240 Grit Mesh | Black | United States