| Location | Main Location |
| Location Code | 204 Flammable 1 |
| Manufacturer | Matheson Coleman & Bell |
| Product Code / UPC | Quantity 1lb |
Silicon carbide, also known as carborundum, is a semiconductor containing silicon and carbon. It occurs in nature as the extremely rare mineral moissanite. Synthetic SiC powder has been mass-produced since 1893 for use as an abrasive. Grains of silicon carbide can be bonded together by sintering to form very hard ceramics that are widely used in applications requiring high endurance, such as car brakes, car clutches and ceramic plates in bulletproof vests.