Silicon carbide, alpha-phase, 99.8% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11399297

Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 040155.36

Description

Surface Area 9-11 m²/g

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.

Specifications

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 silicideShow MoreShow Less
• PubChem CID: 9863
• ChEBI: CHEBI:29390
• SMILES: [C-]#[Si+]

• Melting Point: 2700°C
• Color: Black to Gray
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 500 g
• Assay Percent Range: 99.8% (metals basis)
• Solubility Information: Soluble in molten sodium hydroxide,potassium hydroxide and in molten iron.
• IUPAC Name: methanidylidynesilanylium
• Formula Weight: 40.1
• Odor: Odorless
• Density: 3.16g/cm³ at 20°C
• Chemical Name or Material: Silicon carbide, alpha-phase

Safety and Handling

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only