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Hexafluorosilicic acid, 23% w/w aq. soln., Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
It is mainly produced as a precursor to aluminum trifluoride and synthetic cryolite. It is commonly used as a source of fluoride for water fluoridation. Hexafluorosilicic acid is also converted to a variety of useful hexafluorosilicate salts. The potassium salt is used in the production of porcelains, the magnesium salt.
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Specifications
Specifications
Color | White through Yellow |
Physical Form | Liquid |
Quantity | 500 g |
UN Number | UN1778 |
Merck Index | 14,4182 |
Solubility Information | Fully miscible in water. |
Formula Weight | 144.09 |
Concentration or Composition (by Analyte or Components) | 23% w/w aq. soln. |
Density | 1.223g/mL |
Chemical Name or Material | Hexafluorosilicic acid |
Safety and Handling
missing translation for 'healthHazard1' | H314 |
missing translation for 'healthHazard2' | GHS H Statement H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. |
missing translation for 'healthHazard3' | P260-P264b-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P363-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: FLUOROSILICIC ACID |
EINECSNumber | 241-034-8 |
RTECSNumber | VV8225000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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