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Silicon(IV) oxide, microcrystalline, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11362118
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10 kg

In the manufacture of glass, ceramics and abrasives, in water filtration, in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and rubber, as a thermal insulatorSilica is used in the manufacture of glass for windows, drinking glasses, beverage bottles, and many other materials. Optical fibers for telecommunication are made from silica. It is also used as a raw material for many ceramics such as earthenware, stoneware, and porcelain. In addition, silica is a common additive in the production of foods and pharmaceutical products.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 14808-60-7
Molecular Formula O2Si
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 60.08
MDL Number MFCD00011232,MFCD00217788,MFCD00163736,MFCD07370733
InChI Key VYPSYNLAJGMNEJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym silica, silicon dioxide, quartz, cristobalite, diatomaceous earth, tridymite, silicic anhydride, aerosil, infusorial earth, silica, amorphous
PubChem CID 24261
ChEBI CHEBI:30563
SMILES O=[Si]=O

Specifications

Boiling Point 2230°C
Melting Point 1710°C
Color Brown to White
Physical Form Powder
Quantity 10 kg
Assay Percent Range 99.5%
Solubility Information Insoluble in water and acids. Soluble in HF. Very slightly soluble in alkalies
IUPAC Name silanedione
Formula Weight 60.09
Odor Odorless
Density 2.2-2.6g/mL
Chemical Name or Material Silicon(IV) oxide, 98.5-99% microcrystalline silicon in the form of quartz
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