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SILICON CARBIDE [2 records]

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Record 1 2013-09-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Powder Metallurgy
  • Industrial Ceramics
OBS

Silicon carbide exists in two crystalline forms. They are the [alpha]-form which has a hexagonal structure, and the β-form.

OBS

The word "alpha" must be replaced by the corresponding greek letter.

Key term(s)
  • a silicon carbide
  • a-SiC

French

Domaine(s)
  • Métallurgie des poudres
  • Céramiques industrielles
OBS

Le carbure de silicium possède deux structures cristallines principales : la structure hexagonale dite SiCα.

OBS

Le mot «alpha» doit être remplacé par la lettre grecque équivalente.

Key term(s)
  • carbure de silicium a
  • SiCa

Spanish

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Record 2 2012-10-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
CONT

Silicon carbide ... has a diamond-like structure and is nearly as hard as the diamond. It is prepared by heating fine [silicon dioxide] and coke with a little salt and sawdust in an electric furnace. The crystals obtained are greenish blue to black. It was one of the most widely used abrasives for grinding and cutting metals.

OBS

Carborundum®: a registered trademark.

OBS

for "carborundum" : When the tradename is used with a small "c", it is no longer considered as a registered trademark.

Key term(s)
  • Carborundum®

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
CONT

[...] est produit au four électrique à partir de silice et de carbone. De couleur noire à reflets bleutés, c'est le plus pur et le plus tranchant des abrasifs connus [...] On emploie le carbure de silicium surtout pour le ponçage des apprêts, des vernis et des laques ainsi que le décapage des parquets.

OBS

«carborundum» : Appellation commerciale maintenant passée dans l'usage, synonyme de carbure de silicium.

OBS

Carborundum® : marque déposée

Key term(s)
  • Carborundum

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
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