Silicon Carbide (SiC)

Ceramic

Basic Information

Category:Ceramic
Material Type:ceramic
Alternative Names:
SiCCarborundumSilicon Carbide
Tags:
carbide-ceramicrefractorysemiconductor

Composition & Structure

Composition:SiC-99%
Microstructure:Hexagonal alpha-SiC or cubic beta-SiC polycrystal

Description

Extremely hard silicon carbide ceramic with excellent thermal conductivity and chemical resistance. Used in high-temperature and semiconductor applications.

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