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Silicon carbide

Silicon carbide sample.
Names
IUPAC name Silicon carbide
Other names Carborundum Moissanite
Identifiers
Jmol-3D images	Image
SMILES [C-]#[Si+]
Properties
Chemical formula	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]
Solubility in water	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

• Crucible

Handling

Safety

Silicon carbide is non-flammable and non-explosive.

Effects of Exposure: To the best of our knowledge the chemical, physical and toxicological properties of silicon carbide have not been thoroughly investigated and reported. Silicon carbide is a nuisance dust capable of producing nonprogressive pulmonary fibrosis. Silicon carbide implants have caused tumors in laboratory animals.

Acute Effects: Inhalation: May cause irritation. Ingestion: No acute health effects recorded. Skin: May cause abrasive irritation. Eye: May cause abrasive irritation.

Chronic Effects: Inhalation: May cause pneumoconiosis. No other chronic health effects recorded.

Target Organs: No target organs recorded. Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by

Exposure: Pre-existing respiratory disorders.

Carcinogenicity: NTP: No IARC: No OSHA: No

Storage

Disposal

References

Relevant Sciencemadness threads

• Microwave Kiln "Microkiln"
• SiC electrodes