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Silicon carbide, 99% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Silicon carbide powder is used as an abrasive for such as grinding wheels, whetstone, grinding wheel and sand tiles. Silicon carbide is used to produce epitaxial grapheme by graphitization at high temperatures. It is also acts asthe metallurgical deoxidizer material. Four main application areas of SiC: functional ceramics, advanced refractory, abrasives and metallurgical materials. High purity single crystal, is used to manufacture semiconductors, manufacture of silicon carbide fibers. Silicon carbide is very hard, with excellent thermal conductivity, as a semiconductor and high temperature resistant to oxidation.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Melting Point
2700°C
Color
Black
Physical Form
Powder
Quantity
2 kg
Linear Formula
SiC
Merck Index
14,8492
Solubility Information
It is soluble in fused potassium hydroxide,and molten iron.It is insoluble in water (0.01mg/ml) & ethanol and acid.
Formula Weight
40.1
Percent Purity
99%
Odor
Odorless
Hazard Category
Warning
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H351-H315-H319-H335
Suspected of causing cancer.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement
GHS P Statement
P261-P280-P281-P305+P351+P338-P405-P501a
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Use personal protective equipment as required.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do.
Continue rinsing.
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
EINECSNumber
206-991-8
RTECSNumber
VW0450000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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