Multiple choice

Which of the following is a compound of silicon and carbide used for manufacturing tools for grinding purpose?

  1. Carborundum

  2. Bronze

  3. Titanium

  4. Tungsten

  5. Tin

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Explanation

Silicon carbide also known as carborundum is a compound of silicon and carbon with chemical formula SiC. In manufacturing, it is used for its hardness in abrasive machining processes, such as grinding, honing, water jet cutting and sandblasting.