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Discussion Forum : General Science - Elements and Metals (Q.No. 19)
19.
In which of the following activities silicon carbide is used?
Discussion:
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Prashanth said:
7 years ago
Diamond is the hardest material but it is used for cutting non-ferrous materials only if we use for ferrous materials diffusion wear takes place.
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Narashima purohit said:
9 years ago
5 hardest substances on earth(naturally occurring).
1. Diamond
2 .carborandum
3. topaz
4. quartz
5. orthoclase feldspar
1. Diamond
2 .carborandum
3. topaz
4. quartz
5. orthoclase feldspar
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Shailesh kumar said:
9 years ago
Yes, absolutely right @Pooja.
Jana said:
1 decade ago
The grinding wheel used for machining hard materials is made of silicon carbide.
Saurabh said:
1 decade ago
Kevlar (a synthetic fiber of high tensile strength used especially as a reinforcing agent in the manufacture of tyres and other rubber products) is used to making bullet proof jackets.
Sashibhusan mohaparea said:
1 decade ago
Which is hardest between Silicon carbide and diamond ?
Sumit said:
1 decade ago
I have a little confusion.
Diamond is the hardest substance and silicon carbide is also hard. Comparing these two which one is harder?
Diamond is the hardest substance and silicon carbide is also hard. Comparing these two which one is harder?
Vinay kumar said:
10 years ago
Diamond is very hardest substance, it is cutting from the laser beam.
Gopal said:
10 years ago
We can observe silicon carbide in many workshops. Asnit is used as cutting tool to cut hard materials.
Ex:- lathe machines, milling machines etc.
Ex:- lathe machines, milling machines etc.
Yashwanthsathya said:
9 years ago
After diamond, Silicon carbide is one of the hardest material Hence it is used as an Abrasive.
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