Silicon carbide
ALDRICH/776742 - nanofiber, D <2.5 μm, L/D ≥ 20, 98% trace metals basis
Synonym: Silicon carbide fibers; Silicon carbide nanowhiskers; Silicon carbide whiskers
CAS Number: 409-21-2
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): CSi
Molecular Weight: 40.10
EC Number: 206-991-8
MDL Number: MFCD00049531
Linear Formula: SiC
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | 98% trace metals basis |
| D | <2.5 μm |
| density | 3.22 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| form | nanofiber |
| InChI | 1S/CSi/c1-2 |
| InChI key | HBMJWWWQQXIZIP-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | 2700 °C (lit.) |
| Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
| SMILES string | [C-]#[Si+] |
| Application: | Silicon carbide nanofibers are used with aluminum metal ceramic composites and ceramic composites to increase strength and reduce stress. Silicon carbide nanowhiskers can also be used in biocomposites for bone repair. |
| Packaging: | 25 g in poly bottle |
| Symbol | GHS08 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H350i |
| Precautionary statements | P201 - P202 - P280 - P308 + P313 - P405 - P501 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | nwg |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | 98% trace metals basis |
| mp | 2700 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 3.22 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| UNSPSC | 12352302 |


