الصيغة الجزيئيةSiO2CAS7631-86-9الكتلة الجزيئية60.08 g/mol g/mol
المرادفاتSilica, Quartz, Silicon(IV) Oxide
Safety & Hazards (GHS)
Danger
Irritant
Health hazard
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Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) is a naturally occurring mineral found in sand, quartz, and various biological structures. It is widely used in the food, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and industrial sectors due to its anti-caking, thickening, and reinforcing properties.
- Food Industry: Used as an anti-caking agent in powdered foods.
- Pharmaceutical Industry: Found in tablet formulations as a flow aid.
- Cosmetics & Personal Care: Used in toothpaste, powders, and creams.
- Industrial Applications: Used in rubber, paints, and coatings.
- Glass & Ceramics: A primary raw material for glass production.
Appearance
White powder or crystalline solid
Odor
Odorless
Molecular Formula
SiO2
Molecular Weight
60.08 g/mol
Melting Point
1,710 °C
Density
~2.65 g/cm³
Solubility
Insoluble in water, soluble in hydrofluoric acid
pH
6.0 - 8.0
Chemical Stability
Stable under normal conditions
IUPAC Name
dioxosilane
الصيغة الجزيئية
SiO2
الكتلة الجزيئية
60.08 g/mol g/mol
SMILES
O=[Si]=O
InChIKey
VYPSYNLAJGMNEJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
H315 Causes skin irritation
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
H320 Causes eye irritation
H335 May cause respiratory irritation
H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects
H350 May cause cancer
H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H373 May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
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