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Silica
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Silica is a versatile chemical compound primarily used as an adsorbent, desiccant, and catalyst support in various laboratory and industrial applications. It is also a key raw material in glass and ceramics manufacture, serves as a foundry and abrasive sand, and acts as an anti-caking agent and pharmaceutical excipient. It is identified by CAS number 7631-86-9 and carries no signal word for hazard classification. Molekula supplies Silica from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.
Overview
- SKU
- 90005079
- CAS Number
- 7631-86-9
- IUPAC Name
- dioxosilane
- EC Number
- 231-545-4
- Exact Mass
- 59.9668
- SMILES
- O=[Si]=O
- InChIKey
- VYPSYNLAJGMNEJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/O2Si/c1-3-2
- PubChem CID
- 24261
Synonyms
- Acticel
- Diatomaceous silica
- Dioxosilane
- Silica, amorphous
- Silica, colloidal
- Silicic anhydride
- SILICON DIOXIDE
- Sillikolloid
- Wessalon
- Zorbax sil
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
- Appearance
- Amorphous powder
- Odour
- Odorless
- Melting Point
- 1713 °C
- Boiling Point
- 2230 °C
- Solubility (other solvents)
- Soluble in hot potassium hydroxide and hot sodium hydroxide solutions. Insoluble in ethanol
- Vapour Pressure
- 10 mmHg at 1732 °C
Source: PubChem CID 24261 (HSDB, ICSC)
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Frequently asked questions
What is Silica used for?
Silica is widely used as an anti-caking agent, adsorbent, thickener, and as a reinforcing filler in various industrial and laboratory applications.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Silica?
The chemical formula for Silica is SiO2, and it has a molecular weight of 60.08 g/mol.
How should Silica be stored?
Silica should be stored in a cool, dry place in a tightly closed container to prevent moisture absorption.
What grade of Silica is available?
Please contact our sales team to discuss the specific grades and specifications currently available for your requirements.
Can Molekula supply Silica in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply Silica in various quantities ranging from small research amounts to large-scale bulk orders.
What documentation comes with the order?
Every order is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for your records.
Related products
Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.