Abstract: There is provided a sintered silicon carbide with graphite added thereto having excellent lubrication characteristics. The sintered silicon carbide with graphite added thereto contains 10-30 wt. % of natural graphite flakes having an average grain size of 8-100 .mu.m and the remainder silicon carbide and a sintering aid, and having a relative density of 80-92%.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 10, 1998
Date of Patent:
December 7, 1999
Assignees:
Tanken Seal Seiko Co., Ltd., Syowa Denko K.K.