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CARBURE SILICIUM ALPHA [1 record]

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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