Multiple choice

Which among the following is also called carborundum?

  1. Silicon

  2. Germanium

  3. Gallium arsenide

  4. Silicon carbide

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D 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.