Silicon Carbide

SiC

IUPAC: Silicon carbide

CAS: 409-21-2

Ikhtisar

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

Komposisi

Unsur Simbol Atom Massa Atom
Carbon C 1 12,0110
Silicon Si 1 28,0850

Komposisi Elemental

C
30,0%
Si
70,0%

Kegunaan

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

Fakta Menarik

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

Structure

SMILES

[C-]#[Si+]

Sifat

Jenis
inorganic
Keadaan
solid
Massa Molar
40,10 g/mol
Kerapatan
3,2100 g/cm³
Titik Lebur
2730,0 °C
Kelarutan
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).