Synthetic Silicon Carbide
Silicon carbide (SiC) is an artificial material widely produced as an abrasive and diamond simulant of gem quality. Additionally, this mineral occurs naturally as the rare mineral Moissanite. Strength, hardness, durability and corrosion resistance enable its use in high-performance engineering applications such as pump bearings, valves and sandblasting injectors. Synthesis Silicon carbide (SiC) is an …