Is Fast Recovery Diode suitable apply as bridge rectifier ?

Question

Is Fast Recovery Diode suitable apply as bridge rectifier ?

Answer 1

I would say only for low currents. Here is a description from abb site:

"Diodes can be subdivided into two main classes: Rectifier Diodes and Fast Diodes. Rectifier diodes are generally used for conversion of AC (alternating current) to DC (direct current). While optimized for low conduction losses, Rectifier Diodes withstand only moderate dynamic stress in transition from conducting to the blocking state.

Fast Diodes, on the other hand, are companion devices to switches in DC to AC conversion. Every switch (GTO, IGCT or IGBT) requires a complementary diode (e.g. for "free-wheeling" reactive power) in order to enable operation of the DC-AC conversion system with inductive loads.

Fast Diodes are optimized to accept high dynamic stress (fast transition from conducting to blocking state). However, they generally have higher conduction losses than Rectifier Diodes. For every switch family (GTO, IGCT and IGBT), we offer Fast Diodes that are optimized for the switch application. "

Answer 2

Yes   (although of course you will need four of them).  Though there's no real point in using them at mains frequency, as an ordinary 1N4007 is good up to a kHz or so.  

Every diode takes a finite amount of time to change states from conducting to not conducting and vice-versa, limiting the frequency of AC that it can rectify.  Fast-recovery diodes are normally used in transformer-isolated switched-mode power supplies, where the transformer is fed at a much higher frequency than the mains and the recovery time is significant.