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Potassium hexafluorosilicate, 99.999% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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250 g
16871-90-2
F6K2Si
220.27
MFCD00040666
UUHPPUWEDCVPCO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
potassium hexafluorosilicate, potassium fluosilicate, potassium silicofluoride, dipotassium hexafluorosilicate, silicate 2-, hexafluoro-, dipotassium, unii-2610w49xyd, dipotassium hexafluorosilicon 2-, dipotassium hexafluorosilicate 2-, sif6.2k, potassium hexafluorosilicate iv
61851
dipotassium;hexafluorosilicon(2-)
[K+].[K+].F[Si--](F)(F)(F)(F)F
16871-90-2
F6K2Si
220.27
MFCD00040666
UUHPPUWEDCVPCO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
potassium hexafluorosilicate, potassium fluosilicate, potassium silicofluoride, dipotassium hexafluorosilicate, silicate 2-, hexafluoro-, dipotassium, unii-2610w49xyd, dipotassium hexafluorosilicon 2-, dipotassium hexafluorosilicate 2-, sif6.2k, potassium hexafluorosilicate iv
61851
dipotassium;hexafluorosilicon(2-)
[K+].[K+].F[Si--](F)(F)(F)(F)F

Description

Potassium hexafluorosilicate is used in the production of porceleins. It is also used for the preservation of timber. It is involved in the manufacturing of ceramics, aluminum and magnesium smelting. In addition, it is used as an intermediate in the manufacturing of optical glass.

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.

Melting Point (decomposition)
Color White
pH 3.4
Physical Form Crystalline
Quantity 250 g
Linear Formula K2SiF6
UN Number UN2655
Merck Index 14,7638
Solubility Information Slightly soluble in water.
Formula Weight 220.28
Percent Purity 99.999%
Sensitivity Moisture sensitive
Density 2.27 g/mL
Assay (metals basis)
Chemical Name or Material Potassium hexafluorosilicate
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Safety and Handling

GHS H Statement
H301-H311-H331
Toxic if swallowed.
Toxic in contact with skin.
Toxic if inhaled.

P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P310-P302+P352-P304+P340-P311-P312-P330-P361-P363-P501c

H301+H311+H331

DOTInformation : Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: POTASSIUM FLUOROSILICATE

EINECSNumber : 240-896-2

TSCA : Yes

Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures

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RUO – Research Use Only