Silicon Carbide Properties
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Other Names |
Carborundum, alpha sintered SiC, Hexoloy, methanidylidynesilicon,
moissanite, SiC powder |
CAS No. |
409-21-2 |
Compound Formula |
SiC |
Molecular Weight |
40.1 |
Appearance |
Green to Black or Gray Powder |
Melting Point |
2730 °C |
Boiling Point |
N/A |
Density |
3.0-3.2 g/cm3 |
Solubility in H2O |
N/A |
Electrical Resistivity |
1 to 4 10x Ω-m |
Specific Heat |
670 to 1180 J/kg-K |
Tensile Strength |
210 to 370 MPa (Ultimate) |
Thermal Conductivity |
120 to 170 W/m-K |
Thermal Expansion |
4.0 to 4.5 µm/m-K |
Young's Modulus |
370 to 490 Gpa |
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Silicon Carbide Health & Safety Information
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Signal Word |
Warning |
Hazard Statements |
H315-H319-H335 |
Hazard Codes |
Xi |
Risk Codes |
36/37/38 |
Safety Statements |
26-36 |
Transport Information |
N/A |