Indigo® silicon carbide crystal molecular models are great teaching aids for explaining thermal stability, covalent bonding, and aerospace-grade ceramic applications.
Silicon carbide (SiC) is a cornerstone material in aerospace and high-temperature engineering. Its exceptional thermal conductivity, covalent bonding, and oxidation resistance make it a top choice for jet engines, gas turbines, and even spacecraft components. Using a crystal lattice model, students and researchers can visualize how SiC’s atomic structure underpins its ability to maintain strength and stability in extreme environments.
Indigo Instruments has maintained a substantial inventory of genuine Cochranes of Oxford (Orbit) parts for 30+ years (scroll down to see "Skeletal (Orbit/Minit) and are compatible with every molecular model kit we have sold since day 1. This level of quality may appear expensive but no parts support from other vendors costs even more.
Discipline | Learning Outcomes / Key Features |
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Physics | Analyze thermal conductivity and lattice vibrations in wide bandgap semiconductors. |
Chemistry | Connect strong Si–C covalent bonding to thermal stability and oxidation resistance. |
Engineering | Apply SiC properties to aerospace components such as turbine blades and heat shields. |
Materials Science | Understand SiC composites for high-performance ceramics and thermal barrier coatings. |
Aerospace Studies | Relate crystal structure to real-world aerospace uses in jet engines and spacecraft. |
P/N | Description | QTY |
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68186-30 | Wobbly bond, 30mm, each | 240 |
68244C | Atom, Orbit, C "k", tetrahedral, black | 72 |
68245C | Atom, Orbit, N "k", tetrahedral, blue | 72 |