Calcium silicide, tech.

Description

CAS: 12013-56-8 | CaSi2 | 96.248 g/mol

It is an important raw material used in Pharmaceutical intermediates. It is an ideal compound of deoxidizer and desulfurizer which can be used in production of many types of stainless steel. It is also used as inoculants and additive in cast iron.

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.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 12013-56-8
• Molecular Formula: CaSi2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 96.248
• MDL Number: MFCD00015977
• InChI Key: XXCKHUMTXOCLPT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: calciumdisilicid, ? 1-silylcalcio-? 1-silanylidyne
• PubChem CID: 13848147
• IUPAC Name: calcium;silicon(1-)
• SMILES: [Si-].[Si-].[Ca+2]

• Melting Point: ∼1000°C
• Color: Gray
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 100 g
• UN Number: UN1405
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in cold water, decomposes in hot water
• Formula Weight: 96.25
• Grade: Technical
• Concentration or Composition (by Analyte or Components): Ca ≈30%, may contain up to 5% Fe
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Density: 2.5 g/mL
• Chemical Name or Material: Calcium silicide

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H228
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H261 In contact with water releases flammable gas.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P240-P241-P280-P370+P378q
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 4.3; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: CALCIUM SILICIDE
EINECSNumber	234-588-7
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only