Explain different engineering properties of silicon carbide. Also discuss its uses.
Silicon carbide:
Properties:
Density = 3.2 g/cu.cm
M.P = 2800 deg C
Hardness = 9 Mohs
Modulus of elasticity = 6.5
High wear resistance
Excellent corrosion resistance
Very hard materials
High thermal conductivity.
Uses:
It is used in car brakes and clutches.
Ceramic plates in bulletproof vests
Bearings
Semiconductors wafer processing equipment
Light emitting diode
Cutting tools and burner nozzles.