Silicon carbide

Silicon carbide is a type of material made up of tiny pieces of silicon and carbon. These pieces are put together in a special way, using a process called crystal growth. The result is a very strong and hard material that can be used to make things like cutting tools, car brakes, and special coatings for instruments used in space. Silicon carbide is so strong and hard that it can even withstand extremely high temperatures. It's also an important material for creating semiconductors, which are used in lots of electronic devices.