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Silicon carbide, also known as carborundum or extremely rare mineral moissanite.  Silicon Carbide is a compound of silicon and carbon with chemical formula SiC.
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| IUPACName = Silicon carbide
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| OtherNames = Carborundum<br>Moissanite
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| Density = 3.21 g/cm<sup>3</sup>
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'''Silicon carbide''', also known as '''carborundum''' is a compound of silicon and carbon with chemical formula '''SiC''', mainly used as an abrasive. Silicon carbide occurs naturally as the rare mineral '''moissanite'''.
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==Properties==
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==Availability==
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==Preparation==
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===Relevant Sciencemadness threads===

Revision as of 12:11, 24 January 2016

Silicon carbide
SiC.JPG
Silicon carbide sample.
Names
IUPAC name
Silicon carbide
Other names
Carborundum
Moissanite
Identifiers
Jmol-3D images Image
Properties
SiC
Molar mass 40.10 g/mol
Appearance Black lustrous solid
Density 3.21 g/cm3
Melting point 2,730 [convert: invalid number]
Boiling point [convert: invalid number]
Insoluble
Hazards
Safety data sheet ScienceLab
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Silicon carbide, also known as carborundum is a compound of silicon and carbon with chemical formula SiC, mainly used as an abrasive. Silicon carbide occurs naturally as the rare mineral moissanite.

Properties

Chemical

Physical

Availability

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Preparation

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Projects

Handling

Safety

Storage

Disposal

References

Relevant Sciencemadness threads

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