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Description

  • An oxide of silicon found in nature as sand or quartz, as well as in the cell walls of diatoms.
  • Used in the production of glass for windows, drinking glasses, beverage bottles, and many other uses.
  • It is a primary raw material for many whiteware ceramics such as earthenware, stoneware, porcelain, industrial Portland cement.
  • A common additive in the production of foods.
  • Primary component of rice husk ash which is used in filtration and cement manufacturing.
  • Used in the extraction of DNA and RNA due to its ability to bind to the nucleic acids under the presence of chaotropes.

Properties

Storage Temperature

RT

European Com.#

231-545-4

Appearance color

White

Appearance form

Powder

Molecular Formula

SiO2

Molecular Weight

60.08

Density

1.21 g/mL at 25°C

Melting point

>1600°C

Solubility (@ RT)

Water:0.079 g/l