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Silicon carbide powder, coarse, 46 grit, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog No. AAA1447036
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Silicon carbide is used in abrasives, in polishing and grinding. It is widely used in applications calling for high endurance, such as automobile brakes, car clutches and ceramic plates in bulletproof vests. Electronic applications of silicon carbide are as light emitting diodes and sensors. It is utilized for the production of fertile, transgenic maize plants. It compositely plays an important role in the crack-healing behavior.

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.

Applications
Silicon carbide is used in abrasives, in polishing and grinding. It is widely used in applications calling for high endurance, such as automobile brakes, car clutches and ceramic plates in bulletproof vests. Electronic applications of silicon carbide are as light emitting diodes and sensors. It is utilized for the production of fertile, transgenic maize plants. It compositely plays an important role in the crack-healing behavior.

Solubility
Soluble in molten sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide and in molten iron.

Notes
Keep it away from strong oxidizing agents.

Chemical Identifiers

CAS

409-21-2

Molecular Formula

CSi

Molecular Weight (g/mol)

40.10

MDL Number

MFCD00049531

InChI Key

HBMJWWWQQXIZIP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Synonym

silicon carbide, carborundum, silicon monocarbide, carborundeum, tokawhisker, betarundum, carbolon, nicalon, silundum, carbon silicide

PubChem CID

9863

ChEBI

CHEBI:29390

SMILES

[C-]#[Si+]

Specifications

Quantity

500 g

Solubility Information

Soluble in molten sodium hydroxide,potassium hydroxide and in molten iron.

IUPAC Name

methanidylidynesilanylium

Formula Weight

40.1

Odor

Odorless

Density

3.16

Chemical Name or Material

Silicon carbide powder, coarse, 46 grit

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

TSCA

Yes

Recommended Storage

Ambient temperatures

RUO – Research Use Only

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