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Silicon nitride (Si₃N₄) is a hard, refractory ceramic compound known for exceptional thermal shock resistance, high-temperature strength retention, and low thermal expansion. It is widely used in automotive engine components (glow plugs, turbocharger rotors), cutting tools, bearing balls, and heat exchanger applications where materials must withstand extreme temperatures and thermal cycling. Silicon nitride is often preferred over alumina and silicon carbide in applications requiring superior toughness and thermal fatigue resistance, making it particularly valuable for thermally demanding environments where traditional metals would fail.