Silicon Carbide

SiC

IUPAC: Silicon carbide

CAS: 409-21-2

Aperçu

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

Composition

Élément Symbole Atomes Masse atomique
Carbon C 1 12,0110
Silicon Si 1 28,0850

Composition élémentaire

C
30,0%
Si
70,0%

Usages

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

Le saviez-vous

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

Structure

SMILES

[C-]#[Si+]

Propriétés

Type
inorganic
État
solid
Masse molaire
40,10 g/mol
Densité
3,2100 g/cm³
Point de fusion
2730,0 °C
Solubilité
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

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).