Table 1 |
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Commercial applications of SiC [2] |
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Serial number |
Properties of SiC |
Applications |
Realisation |
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1 |
High sublimation temperature |
High temperature transducer elements |
High temperature sensor diaphragms and resonators |
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2 |
Large band gap |
High temperature electronics |
Sensors for smart engines |
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On chip signal conditioning |
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3 |
Low wear and high hardness |
Enhanced durability/operation |
Coated mechanical contacts |
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Microfabricated bearings |
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4 |
Chemically inert |
Stable in harsh environments |
Valve/pumps for corrosives |
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Flow sensors for acids |
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Goel et al. Nanoscale Research Letters 2011 6:589 doi:10.1186/1556-276X-6-589 |
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