Ceramic Particle Reinforcements (con’t)
Cost projections
- SiC: $1.00-$6.00 per pound depending on size (typically $2-$3/lb. for F-500/F-600)
- Al2O3: $2 per pound, with some grades much cheaper (<$1/lb.)
- Others (e.g. B4C, etc.): >$5-$10/lb.
Cost is volume sensitive
- Can go up or down with higher volume based on ability to use the full range of particle sizes