Silicon carbide is used in abrasives, in polishing and grinding. It is widely used 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. It compositely plays an important role in the crack-healing behavior.
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Applications
Silicon carbide is used in abrasives, in polishing and grinding. It is widely used 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. It compositely plays an important role in the crack-healing behavior.
Solubility
Soluble in molten sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide and in molten iron.
Notes
Keep it away from strong oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
Cheng, G.; Chang, T. H.; Qin, Q.; Huang, H.; Zhu, Y. Mechanical Properties of Silicon Carbide Nanowires: Effect of Size-Dependent Defect Density. Electrochem. Commun. 2014, 14 (2), 754-758.
Zhang, X.; Xu, L.; Du, S.; Han, W.; Han, J. Crack-healing behavior of zirconium diboride composite reinforced with silicon carbide whiskers. Scripta Materialia. 2008, 59 (11), 1222-1225.