Difference Between Silicon Carbide SiC and Boron Carbide B4C

Roche and its subsidiary TIB Molbiol have developed a series of tests for the detection of the monkeypox virus, the Switzerland-based pharmaceutical company announced.  

The monkeypox virus is a close relative of the smallpox virus, belonging to orthpoxviridae in the poxviridae family.  

The modular virus detection tool, called LightMix, includes three orthpoxvirus detection kits with different functions, Roche said in a statement. The first kit detects orthpoxvirus; The second kit tests only for monkeypox virus (west and Central African branches); The third kit contains the main functions of the first two kits, showing specific information on the presence of the monkeypox virus (west and Central African branches) as well as the detection of orpoxvirus.

Thomas Schinek, a Roche executive, said the new test could detect monkeypox and help track its spread. Such diagnostic tools are critical for addressing and ultimately managing emerging public health challenges, as they advance responses such as tracking efforts and treatment strategies.  

The monkeypox virus was first identified in 1958 in a group of monkeys used for research when the animals developed a "pox-like" infection, hence the name. Since May, several non-endemic countries have reported human cases of the monkeypox virus, including the United Kingdom, the United States, Portugal, Spain, and Italy.

Affected by the ever-changing international situation, the supply and prices of international bulk silicon carbide powder are still very uncertain.

The main difference between silicon carbide and boron carbide is that in silicon carbide one silicon atom bonds to one carbon atom, whereas in boron carbide four boron atoms bond to one carbon atom. 

Silicon carbide and boron carbide are carbon compounds. Both of these are very hard materials. They have different chemical and physical properties. 

 

What is Silicon Carbide? 

Silicon carbide is a semiconductor material made up of silicon and carbon atoms. The chemical formula of the compound is SiC. So, it has a silicon atom bonded to a carbon atom by a covalent bond. The material, also known as emery, is found in nature in the form of mossanite, an extremely rare mineral. Therefore, silicon carbide is mostly made as a synthetic material. 

 

The molar mass of silicon carbide is 40g/mol. The material has a blue-black iridescence crystal structure, but is colorless in its pure form. The black color is due to the presence of iron as an impurity. Moreover, it is insoluble in water, but soluble in molten iron and lye.  However, we can find about 250 crystal types of silicon carbide. This compound shows polymorphism. Here, alpha silicon carbide is the most common and stable form. It forms at very high temperatures and has a hexagonal crystal structure. 

 

Silicon carbide has many uses. Mainly used for abrasive and cutting tool production. It is also an important structural material. Such as composite armor, ceramic coating bulletproof vests, high-temperature kilns, etc. In addition, silicon carbide is used to make car parts and as a semiconductor material.

 

What is Boron Carbide? 

Boron carbide is an extremely hard material made of boron and carbon atoms. The chemical formula of this compound is B4C. So, it has four boron atoms bonded to one carbon atom. It is second only to diamond and cubic boron nitride in hardness. Therefore, it is also known as the "black diamond". 

 

The molar mass of boron carbide is 55.25g/mol. It appears as a dark gray or black powder or crystal. It is insoluble in water. This material is known for its high hardness, high neutron absorption cross-section, and high stability to ionizing radiation. In addition, it has semiconductor properties. Therefore, the electronic properties of boron carbide are mainly hopping transport. In general, it is a P-type semiconductor. 

 

Boron carbide is a synthetic material. It can be prepared by reducing boron trioxide to boron carbide in the presence of carbon. The reaction requires carbon or magnesium as a reducing agent.

 

What is the Difference Between Silicon Carbide and Boron Carbide? 

The main difference between silicon carbide and boron carbide is that in silicon carbide one silicon atom bonds to one carbon atom, whereas in boron carbide four boron atoms bond to one carbon atom. Silicon carbide is a blue-black crystal, while boron carbide is a dark gray or black crystal. 

 

The following infographic summarizes the differences between silicon carbide and boron carbide.

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China's non-manufacturing purchasing managers index for March was released by the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing and the Service Industry Survey Center of the National Bureau of Statistics today. An index of business activity for the non-manufacturing sector as a whole fell below 50 percent. 

 China's non-manufacturing business activity index was 48.4%, down 3.2 percentage points from the previous month. The new orders index was 45.7 percent, down 1.9 percentage points from the previous month, indicating a significant slowdown in the growth of supply and demand in the non-manufacturing sector from the previous month.   In terms of sectors, the business activity index and new order index of transportation, accommodation and catering, culture, sports and entertainment, and tourism-related industries all declined significantly from the previous month. 

Then the silicon carbide powder of the market may be affected by significant changes, the price will also be volatile, if you want to know the latest news of the silicon carbide powder, welcome to contact us. 

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