Silica Microspheres

• CAS: 7631-86-9
• Catalog Number: ACM7631869-2
• Category: Inorganic Nanomaterials
• Molecular Weight: 60.09
• Molecular Formula: O2Si
• Synonyms: Quartz, silane, dioxo, Silicon (IV) Oxide, Cristobalite, Silica, Crystalline silica, Dioxosilane, Sand
• IUPAC Name: Dioxosilane
• Canonical SMILES: O=[Si]=O
• InChI: InChI=1S/O2Si/c1-3-2
• InChI Key: VYPSYNLAJGMNEJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Boiling Point: 2,230° C
• Melting Point: 1,600° C
• Density: 2.0 g/cm³
• Appearance: White to gray spherical particles
• EC Number: 262-373-8
• Exact Mass: 59.9668 g/mol
• Hazard Statements: H350-H373
• MDL Number: MFCD00011232
• Monoisotopic Mass: 59.967 Da
• Precautionary Statements: P260-P201-P281-P202-P308+P313-P314-P405-P501a
• Signal Word: Danger
• UN Number: NONH

Custom Q&A

What is the molecular formula of silica?

The molecular formula of silica is SiO2.

What are the synonyms for silica?

The synonyms for silica include SILICON DIOXIDE, Silica Quartz, and Dioxosilane.

What are the two groups that silica compounds can be divided into?

Silica compounds can be divided into crystalline (c-silica) and amorphous silica (a-silica or non-crystalline silica).

How are c-silica compounds structured?

c-Silica compounds have structures with repeating patterns of silicon and oxygen.

What are the properties of silica particles?

Silica particles are odorless solids that become suspended in air and form non-explosive dusts.

What is the IUPAC Name of silica?

The IUPAC Name of silica is dioxosilane.

What is the CAS number of silica?

The CAS number of silica is 7631-86-9.

What are some other identifiers associated with silica?

Other identifiers associated with silica include 14639-89-5, 14808-60-7, and 13778-37-5.

Is amorphous silica crystalline or non-crystalline?

Amorphous silica is the non-crystalline form of SiO2.

Is silica irritating to the skin and eyes?

Yes, silica is irritating to the skin and eyes on contact.