Catalog Number
ACM409212-4
Product Name
Silicon Carbide Nanoparticle Dispersion
Category
Windows & Spheres; Nanoparticles
Synonyms
methanidylidynesilicon; Carborundum; Silicon monocarbide; Betarundum Carborundeum; carbon silicide; Green densic; Silicon Carbide nanopowder suspension, aqueous Silicon Carbide nanoparticle solution, Silicon Carbide nanofluid
Description
Silicon carbide appears as yellow to green to bluish-black, iridescent crystals. Sublimes with decomposition at 2700°C. Density 3.21 g cm-3. Insoluble in water. Soluble in molten alkalis (NaOH, KOH) and molten iron.;DryPowder; DryPowder, PelletsLargeCrystals; DryPowder, WetSolid; OtherSolid; PelletsLargeCrystals;YELLOW-TO-GREEN-TO-BLUE-TO-BLACK CRYSTALS, DEPENDING ON PURITY.;Yellow to green to bluish-black, iridescent crystals.;Yellow to green to bluish-black, iridescent crystals.
IUPAC Name
methanidylidynesilanylium
Molecular Weight
40.096g/mol
Molecular Formula
SiC;SiC;CSi
Canonical SMILES
[C-]#[Si+]
InChI Key
HBMJWWWQQXIZIP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling Point
Sublimes (NIOSH, 2016);Sublimes;Sublimes
Melting Point
4892 °F (Sublimes) (NIOSH, 2016);2600 °C;4892°F (sublimes);4892°F (Sublimes)
Density
3.23 (NIOSH, 2016);3.23;3.2 g/cm³;3.23;3.23
Solubility
Insoluble (NIOSH, 2016);INSOL IN COLD WATER, HOT WATER, & ACID; SOL IN FUSED POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE;INSOL IN ALCOHOL; SOL IN MOLTEN IRON;Solubility in water: none;Insoluble
Appearance
Liquid dispersion
Application
Silicon Carbide Nanoparticle Dispersion serves as a cutting-edge material designed for advanced applications requiring the unique properties of silicon carbide in a highly usable form. This dispersion leverages the exceptional hardness, thermal conductivity, and electrical conductivity of silicon carbide, which is a crystalline substance known for its resistance to abrasion, oxidation at high temperatures, and thermal spalling. The nanoparticles within the dispersion retain silicon carbide's innate chemical stability and robustness, making them ideal for enhancing the performance of materials in demanding environments, such as semiconductor technology, advanced composites, and coatings. By providing silicon carbide in a nanoparticle dispersion, this product offers improved integration into diverse matrices, facilitating innovations in manufacturing and technology that rely on precision and durability.
Color/Form
EXCEEDINGLY HARD, GREEN TO BLUISH-BLACK, IRIDESCENT, SHARP CRYSTALS;HEXAGONAL OR CUBIC;Yellow to green to bluish black, iridescent crystals.
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count
1
Hazard Statements
H315-H319-H335
MeSH Entry Terms
Crystar;silicon carbide
Monoisotopic Mass
39.976927g/mol
Other Experimental
DIELECTRIC CONSTANT: 7.0; HARDNESS: 9.5; ELECTRON MOBILITY: GREATER THAN 100 SQ CM/VOLT-SEC; HOLE MOBILITY: GREATER THAN 20 SQ CM/VOLT-SEC; BAND GAP ENERGY: 2.8 ELECTRON-VOLTS;SUBLIMES WITH DECOMPOSITION AT 2700 °C;EXCELLENT THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY; ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE; RESISTS OXIDATION AT HIGHER TEMPERATURES
Refractive Index
INDEX OF REFRACTION: 2.654; 2.697
Vapor Pressure
0 mm Hg (approx) (NIOSH, 2016);0 mmHg (approx);0 mmHg (approx)