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Silicon carbide

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nanopowder, ≥99% trace metals basis, 18 nm avg. part. size

Synonym(s):

Carbon silicide, Carborundum, Methanidylidynesilanylium, Silicon monocarbide

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Linear Formula:
SiC
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
40.10
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352309
NACRES:
NA.21

Quality Level

Assay

≥99% trace metals basis

form

nanopowder

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avg. part. size

18 nm

mp

2700 °C (lit.)

density

3.22 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

bulk density

0.03 g/cm3

application(s)

battery manufacturing

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SMILES string

[C-]#[Si+]

InChI

1S/CSi/c1-2

InChI key

HBMJWWWQQXIZIP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Our silicon carbide nanopowder is a high-quality product with a purity greater than 99% and an average particle size of 18 nm. This fine powder has a uniform particle size distribution, which makes it an excellent choice for a variety of applications. With its high melting point, extreme hardness, and excellent thermal conductivity, our silicon carbide nanopowder is ideal for use in advanced ceramics, electronics, and semiconductors.
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Application

Our >=99% pure silicon carbide nanopowder with an average particle size of 18 nm is the ideal choice for a variety of applications. Due to its unique combination of high hardness, high thermal conductivity, and excellent corrosion resistance, it is a popular choice for advanced ceramic materials used in electronic and semiconductor devices. The nanopowder is also useful in the production of high-purity abrasive powders and refractory materials due to its high wear resistance and high temperature stability. Its properties also make it useful in the production of composite materials, where it provides excellent reinforcement and thermal management capabilities. Additionally, it can be used in catalysts, sensors, and energy storage devices. Our silicon carbide nanopowder is a high-quality product that offers consistent performance and reliability, making it an ideal choice for a variety of applications.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

nwg

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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Xuejiao Sun et al.
Frontiers in chemistry, 6, 166-166 (2018-06-06)
The development of high energy lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) has spurred the designing and production of novel anode materials to substitute currently commercial using graphitic materials. Herein, twisted SiC nanofibers toward LIBs anode materials, containing 92.5 wt% cubic β-SiC and 7.5

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