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silicon carbide

under Carbon Compounds, Inorganic
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More on Carbon Compounds, Inorganic Definition: Inorganic compounds that contain carbon as an integral part of the molecule but are not derived from hydrocarbons.  GEN; prefer specifics; used for mapping supplementary chemicals    Other names Inorganic Carbon Compounds; Compounds, Inorganic Carbon
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
silicon carbide [ Crystar ]
  fibers used for reinforcement of porcelain crowns; a feldspathic body (gingival) porcelain; used to coat titanium hip prostheses
409-21-2   *Carbon Compounds, Inorganic *Silicon Compounds Dental Porcelain
Pharma Action Biocompatible Materials
J Prosthet Dent 43(1):40;1979

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