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Silicon carbide powder, medium, 120 grit, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Used in abrasives, in polishing and grinding. It is widely applied in applications calling for high endurance, such as automobile brakes, car clutches and ceramic plates in bulletproof vests. Electronic applications of silicon carbide are as light emitting diodes and sensors. It is utilized for the production of fertile, transgenic maize plants. Silicon carbide whiskers and zirconium diboride ceramic. It compositely plays an important role in the crack-healing behavior.
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Used in abrasives, in polishing and grinding. It is widely applied in applications calling for high endurance, such as automobile brakes, car clutches and ceramic plates in bulletproof vests. Electronic applications of silicon carbide are as light emitting diodes and sensors. It is utilized for the production of fertile, transgenic maize plants. Silicon carbide whiskers and zirconium diboride ceramic. It compositely plays an important role in the crack-healing behavior.
Solubility
Soluble in molten sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide and in molten iron.
Notes
Keep it away from strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Physical Form | Powder |
| Quantity | 500 g |
| Linear Formula | SiC |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in molten sodium hydroxide,potassium hydroxide and in molten iron. |
| IUPAC Name | methanidylidynesilanylium |
| Formula Weight | 40.1 |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Density | 3.16 |
| Chemical Name or Material | Silicon carbide powder, Medium, 120 grit |
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