Carborundum used for making crucibles for melting non-ferrous metals is chemically________________?

Correct answer: A. Silicon carbide

  • A. Silicon carbide
  • B. Silicon nitride
  • C. Crystalline magnesia
  • D. Zirconium sulphate

Explanation

Carborundum is the industrial name for silicon carbide, SiC, a hard, refractory material that withstands the high temperatures used for melting non-ferrous metals. Silicon nitride and magnesia are different refractory materials.

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