Silicon Carbide
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| Formula | SiC |
|---|---|
| IUPAC ID | Silicon carbide |
| Molar mass | 40. 11 g/mol |
| Melting point | 2,730 °C |
| Density | 3. 21 g/cm³ |
| ChemSpider ID | 9479 |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 696749 |
About Silicon Carbide
Silicon carbide, also known as carborundum, is a semiconductor containing silicon and carbon. It occurs in nature as the extremely rare mineral moissanite. Synthetic SiC powder has been mass-produced since 1893 for use as an abrasive.
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