Molar mass of silicon carbide (SiC)

The molar mass of silicon carbide (SiC) is 40.096 g/mol.

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Step-by-step calculation

ElementAtomsAtomic massSubtotal
Silicon × 1 28.085 = 28.085
Carbon × 1 12.011 = 12.011
Total40.096 g/mol

Percent composition by element

  • Silicon 70.04%
  • Carbon 29.96%

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Related compounds

CaCO3 Calcium carbonate NaHCO3 Sodium bicarbonate C2H5OH Ethanol CH3COOH Acetic acid Na2CO3 Sodium carbonate CO Carbon monoxide

FAQ

What is the molar mass of SiC?

The molar mass of silicon carbide (SiC) is 40.096 g/mol.

How do you calculate the molar mass of SiC?

Multiply the atomic mass of each element by the number of its atoms in SiC, then add the results: 1 × 28.085 (Si) + 1 × 12.011 (C) = 40.096 g/mol.

What percentage of SiC is Silicon?

Silicon makes up 70.04% of the mass of silicon carbide (SiC).