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Silicon carbide powder, medium, 120 grit, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Used in abrasives, in polishing and grinding. It is widely applied 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. Silicon carbide whiskers and zirconium diboride ceramic. It compositely plays an important role in the crack-healing behavior.
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Used in abrasives, in polishing and grinding. It is widely applied 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. Silicon carbide whiskers and zirconium diboride ceramic. 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.
Specifications
| Physical Form | Powder |
| Quantity | 2500 g |
| Linear Formula | SiC |
| 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, Medium, 120 grit |
Safety and Handling
| 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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