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Silicon(IV) oxide, 99.0% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11423820
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5 kg
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Description

Silicon(IV) oxide 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 7631-86-9
Molecular Formula O2Si
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 60.08
MDL Number MFCD00011232 MFCD00217788 MFCD00163736 MFCD00148266 MFCD00603035 MFCD02100519 MFCD06202255 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
Physical Form Fused Amorphous Powder
Quantity 5 kg
Assay Percent Range 99.8% (metals basis)
Solubility Information Insoluble in water.
IUPAC Name dioxosilane
Formula Weight 60.09
Density 2.2 to 2.6 g/mL
Chemical Name or Material Silicon(IV) oxide

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