357391
Silicon carbide
−400 mesh particle size, ≥97.5%
Synonym(s):
Carbon silicide, Carborundum, Methanidylidynesilanylium, Silicon monocarbide
About This Item
description
hexagonal phase
Quality Level
Assay
≥97.5%
form
powder
particle size
−400 mesh
mp
2700 °C (lit.)
density
3.22 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
SMILES string
[C-]#[Si+]
InChI
1S/CSi/c1-2
InChI key
HBMJWWWQQXIZIP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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General description
Application
Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
nwg
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
Personal Protective Equipment
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Where can I find other Silicon- or Carbon-based materials?
Sigma-Aldrich offers a wide variety of Silicon-, Carbon-, and other metal-based ceramic materials.
What solvents can I use to dissolve Silicon carbide, Product 357391?
Unfortunately, Sigma-Aldrich does not test the solubility of this material. Fundamentally, Silicon carbide (SiC) is insoluble in water. However, according to Lange's Handbook of Chemistry (16th ed.), beta-phase SiC is expected to be soluble in fused alkali oxides (e.g. KOH) at a ratio of 1 part per 100 parts. No specific solubility information is available for this alpha-phase product.
What applications can Silicon carbide, Product 357391, be used for?
Silicon carbide (SiC) has found use in a variety of commercial applications. Historically, SiC has been used most frequently in the metallurical, abrasive, and refactory industries. More recently, this material has found increased use in high technology applications (e.g. electronics, aerospace, automotive, etc.).
Is Silicon carbide, Product 357391, alpha- or beta-phase?
According to our supplier, this product is alpha-phase with a hexagonal crystal structure.
The particle size of Silicon carbide, Product 357391, is listed in "mesh". What does this mean?
"Mesh" is a designation that refers to the particle size. It is related to the size screen -or mesh- through which the particles will pass. Product No. 357391 has a particle size of -400 mesh, which corresponds to a size of less than 38μm.
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