Silicon carbide
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Silicon carbide sample.
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IUPAC name
Silicon carbide
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Other names
Carborundum
Moissanite | |
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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 | |
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Safety data sheet | ScienceLab |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
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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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