Silicon Carbide

SiC

IUPAC: Silicon carbide

CAS: 409-21-2

Übersicht

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

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Carbon C 1 12,0110
Silicon Si 1 28,0850

Elementare Zusammensetzung

C
Carbon ×1
30,0%
Si
Silicon ×1
70,0%

Verwendung

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

Wissenswertes

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

Structure

SMILES

[C-]#[Si+]

Eigenschaften

Typ
inorganic
Zustand
solid
Molmasse
40,10 g/mol
Dichte
3,2100 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
2730,0 °C
Löslichkeit
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

Verwandte Verbindungen

Diborane

B₂H₆

Arsine

AsH₃

Boron Trichloride

BCl₃

Cisplatin

Pt(NH₃)₂Cl₂

Gallium Arsenide

GaAs

Barium Ferrite

BaFe₁₂O₁₉

Barium Titanate

BaTiO₃

Calcium Aluminate Cement

CaO·Al₂O₃

Nitrogen Trifluoride

NF₃

Aluminum Chloride

AlCl₃

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).