Silicon carbide

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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.

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Preparation

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