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 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.
: 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
: Use graded kits that take you from coarse shaping to fine prep. 60/90 Silicon Carbide (1 lb.) Go to product viewer dialog for this item.
Silicon Carbide 4 lb Rock Tumbling Blast Etch Media | 20 - 240 Grit Mesh | Black | United States 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.
Silicon Carbide Grit 1000 Mesh This Silicon Carbide Grit is a high-quality 1000 mesh silicon carbide grit for fine grinding. Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Sold by Lapidary Mart for $8
: Specifically designed to restore the flatness of sharpening stones. It is highly affordable at $3.30 from Starko Tools : 600 Mesh Silicon Carbide (100g) Go to product viewer dialog for this item.