Question

    Another name of Carborundum is

    A Calcium Carbide Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Calcium Oxide Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Silicon Carbide Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Silicon Oxide Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Silicon carbide also known as carborundum is a compound of silicon and carbon with chemical formula SiC. It occurs in nature as the extremely rare mineral moissanite. Silicon carbide powder has been mass-produced since 1893 for use as an abrasive.

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