Which among the following is also called carborundum?
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Silicon
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Germanium
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Gallium arsenide
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Silicon carbide
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Correct answer
Explanation
Silicon carbide (SiC), also known as carborundum, is a compound of silicon and carbon with chemical formula SiC. It occurs in nature as the extremely rare mineral moissanite. SiC is widely used in high-temperature/high-voltage semiconductor electronics.