Silicon Carbide

SiC

IUPAC: Silicon carbide

CAS: 409-21-2

Overview

Silicon carbide is an extremely hard ceramic used as an abrasive (carborundum) and increasingly as a wide-bandgap semiconductor for EV power electronics.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Carbon C 1 12.0110
Silicon Si 1 28.0850

Elemental Composition

C
Carbon ×1
30.0%
Si
Silicon ×1
70.0%

Uses

  • • Abrasive (sandpaper)
  • • EV power electronics
  • • Bulletproof armor
  • • Diesel filter

Fun Facts

  • ✦ Tesla's Model 3 was the first mass-market car to use SiC power transistors

Structure

SMILES

[C-]#[Si+]

Properties

Type
inorganic
State
solid
Molar Mass
40.10 g/mol
Density
3.2100 g/cm³
Melting Point
2730.0 °C
Solubility
insoluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
39.9769
TPSA
0.0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
2
Complexity
10.0

Related Compounds

Aluminum Chloride

AlCl₃

Aluminum Nitride

AlN

Ammonium Persulfate

(NH₄)₂S₂O₈

Arsine

AsH₃

Barium Ferrite

BaFe₁₂O₁₉

Barium Titanate

BaTiO₃

Boron Nitride

BN

Boron Trichloride

BCl₃

Calcium Aluminate Cement

CaO·Al₂O₃

Calcium Carbide

CaC₂

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Silicon Carbide?
Silicon Carbide (SiC) is a inorganic compound with the IUPAC name Silicon carbide.
What is the molecular weight of Silicon Carbide?
Silicon Carbide has a molar mass of 40.1 g/mol.
What state is Silicon Carbide at room temperature?
Silicon Carbide is a solid at room temperature.
Is Silicon Carbide organic or inorganic?
Silicon Carbide is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Silicon Carbide?
Silicon Carbide (SiC) is composed of Carbon (C), Silicon (Si).