Silicon Carbide

SiC

IUPAC: Silicon carbide

CAS: 409-21-2

Обзор

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

Состав

Элемент Символ Атомы Атомная масса
Carbon C 1 12,0110
Silicon Si 1 28,0850

Элементный состав

C
30,0%
Si
70,0%

Применение

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

Интересные факты

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

Structure

SMILES

[C-]#[Si+]

Свойства

Тип
inorganic
Состояние
solid
Молярная масса
40,10 g/mol
Плотность
3,2100 g/cm³
Температура плавления
2730,0 °C
Растворимость
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).