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Potassium hexafluorosilicate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
$147.92 - $624.55
Chemical Identifiers
CAS | 16871-90-2 |
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Molecular Formula | F6K2Si |
Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 220.27 |
MDL Number | MFCD00040666 |
InChI Key | UUHPPUWEDCVPCO-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonym | 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 |
PubChem CID | 61851 |
IUPAC Name | dipotassium;hexafluorosilicon(2-) |
SMILES | [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.
Chemical Identifiers
16871-90-2 | |
220.27 | |
UUHPPUWEDCVPCO-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
61851 | |
[K+].[K+].F[Si--](F)(F)(F)(F)F |
F6K2Si | |
MFCD00040666 | |
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 | |
dipotassium;hexafluorosilicon(2-) |
Specifications
(decomposition) | |
White | |
1 kg | |
F6K2Si | |
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 | |
UUHPPUWEDCVPCO-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
dipotassium;hexafluorosilicon(2-) | |
61851 | |
2.27 g/cm3 at 20°C |
16871-90-2 | |
Powder | |
99% | |
MFCD00040666 | |
Slightly soluble in cold water. Hydrolyzes in hot water. Insoluble in alcohol. | |
[K+].[K+].F[Si--](F)(F)(F)(F)F | |
220.27 | |
220.28 | |
Potassium hexafluorosilicate |
Safety and Handling
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).
P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P310-P302+P352-P304+P340-P311-P312-P330-P361-P363-P501c
H301+H311+H331
DOTInformation : DOT Class: 6.1, Packaging Group: III
EINECSNumber : 240-896-2
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only