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CARBURE SILICIUM BETA [1 record]

Record 1 2011-02-15

English

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

Silicon carbide exists in two crystalline forms. They are the [alpha]-form ... and the β-form, which is cubic.

OBS

β-SiC (cubic) is formed between 1400 to 1800°C and [alpha]-SiC ... at temperatures greater than 1800°C

OBS

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

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

French

Domaine(s)
  • Métallurgie des poudres
  • Céramiques industrielles
Key term(s)
  • carbure de silicium bêta
  • SiC bêta

Spanish

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