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Silicon carbide, beta-phase, 99% (metals basis)

Catalog No. AA14165A3
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Description

S.A. 11.5 m2/g | CAS: 409-21-2 | CSi | 40.10 g/mol

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.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 409-21-2
Molecular Formula CSi
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 40.10
MDL Number MFCD00049531
InChI Key HBMJWWWQQXIZIP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym silicon carbide, carborundum, silicon monocarbide, carborundeum, tokawhisker, betarundum, carbolon, nicalon, silundum, carbon silicide
PubChem CID 9863
ChEBI CHEBI:29390
IUPAC Name methanidylidynesilylium
SMILES [C-]#[Si+]

Specifications

Melting Point 2700°C
Color Black to Gray
Physical Form Powder
Quantity 2 kg
Assay Percent Range 99.8% (metals basis)
Solubility Information Soluble in molten sodium hydroxide,potassium hydroxide and in molten iron.
Formula Weight 40.1
Odor Odorless
Chemical Name or Material Silicon carbide, beta-phase

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category H351-H315-H319-H335: Suspected of causing cancer. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
EINECSNumber 206-991-8
RTECSNumber VW0450000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures
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RUO – Research Use Only

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