Silicon carbide
Refractory Black Silicon Carbide 90%
Silicon Carbide is an ideal material for refractory applications due to its high thermal shock resistance, high thermal conductivity, and high strength at elevated temperatures. It is commonly used...
DESCRIPTION
Silicon Carbide is an ideal material for refractory applications due to its high thermal shock resistance, high thermal conductivity, and high strength at elevated temperatures. It is commonly used in the steelmaking, ceramics, and glass industries, as well as in aerospace applications.
- Chemical formula: SiC
- Molecular weight: 40.1 g/mol
- Crystal structure: Hexagonal
- Density: 3.21 g/cm³
- Melting point: 2,730°C (4,946°F)
- Boiling point: 2,770°C (5,018°F)
- Mohs hardness: 9.5 (on a scale of 1 to 10)
- Electrical conductivity: Semiconductor with a wide bandgap
- Thermal conductivity: High (4.9 W/(m·K) at room temperature)
- Coefficient of thermal expansion: Low (4.0 × 10^-6/K at room temperature)
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