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Ferrosilicon

CAS #: 8049-17-0
Linear Formula:
Fe/Si
MDL Number
MFCD00016086
EC No.:
617-088-7

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Ferrosilicon Properties (Theoretical)

Compound Formula FeSi
Molecular Weight 83.93
Appearance Gray metallic solid in various forms (plate, bar, sheet, strip, billet, wire, pipe, tubes, electrodes, or powder)
Melting Point 1212-1630 °C
Boiling Point N/A
Density 6.7 g/cm3
Solubility in H2O Insoluble
Exact Mass 83.912 g/mol
Monoisotopic Mass 83.912 g/mol

Ferrosilicon Health & Safety Information

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Hazard Statements N/A
Hazard Codes N/A
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Transport Information NONH for all modes of transport

About Ferrosilicon

Ferrosilicon is a magnetic iron-silicon alloy used as a standard silicon source for ferrous industry applications, including steel and iron products, and by the military to produce hydrogen via a chemical reaction with sodium hydroxide. It is also available in low-aluminum form. American Elements produces to many standard grades when applicable, including Mil Spec (military grade); ACS, Reagent and Technical Grade; Food, Agricultural and Pharmaceutical Grade; Optical Grade, USP and EP/BP (European Pharmacopoeia/British Pharmacopoeia) and follows applicable ASTM testing standards. Typical and custom packaging is available. Additional technical, research and safety (MSDS) information is available as is a Reference Calculator for converting relevant units of measurement.

Synonyms

Iron-silicon; silicon-iron; Ferro Silicon; Ferric silicon; iron silicon alloy; high silicon cast iron; Atomised Ferro Silicon 15%; Silicon 45%; FeSi2; FeSi75; FeSi15%; Iron silicide

Chemical Identifiers

Linear Formula Fe/Si
Pubchem CID 92027036
MDL Number MFCD00016086
EC No. 617-088-7
IUPAC Name silanidylidyneiron(1+)
Beilstein/Reaxys No.
SMILES [Si-]#[Fe+]
InchI Identifier InChI=1S/Fe.Si/q+1;-1
InchI Key YSWDZWXHBYTMBR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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Packaging Specifications

Typical bulk packaging includes palletized plastic 5 gallon/25 kg. pails, fiber and steel drums to 1 ton super sacks in full container (FCL) or truck load (T/L) quantities. Research and sample quantities and hygroscopic, oxidizing or other air sensitive materials may be packaged under argon or vacuum. Shipping documentation includes a Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Solutions are packaged in polypropylene, plastic or glass jars up to palletized 440 gallon liquid totes, and 36,000 lb. tanker trucks.

Related Elements

See more Iron products. Iron (atomic symbol: Fe, atomic number: 26) is a Block D, Group 8, Period 4 element with an atomic weight of 55.845. The number of electrons in each of Iron's shells is 2, 8, 14, 2 and its electron configuration is [Ar] 3d6 4s2. Iron Bohr ModelThe iron atom has a radius of 126 pm and a Van der Waals radius of 194 pm. Iron was discovered by humans before 5000 BC. In its elemental form, iron has a lustrous grayish metallic appearance. Iron is the fourth most common element in the Earth's crust and the most common element by mass forming the earth as a whole. Iron is rarely found as a free element, since it tends to oxidize easily; it is usually found in minerals such as magnetite, hematite, goethite, limonite, or siderite.Elemental Iron Though pure iron is typically soft, the addition of carbon creates the alloy known as steel, which is significantly stronger.

See more Silicon products. Silicon (atomic symbol: Si, atomic number: 14) is a Block P, Group 14, Period 3 element with an atomic weight of 28.085. Silicon Bohr MoleculeThe number of electrons in each of Silicon's shells is 2, 8, 4 and its electron configuration is [Ne] 3s2 3p2. The silicon atom has a radius of 111 pm and a Van der Waals radius of 210 pm. Silicon was discovered and first isolated by Jöns Jacob Berzelius in 1823. Silicon makes up 25.7% of the earth's crust, by weight, and is the second most abundant element, exceeded only by oxygen. The metalloid is rarely found in pure crystal form and is usually produced from the iron-silicon alloy ferrosilicon. Elemental SiliconSilica (or silicon dioxide), as sand, is a principal ingredient of glass, one of the most inexpensive of materials with excellent mechanical, optical, thermal, and electrical properties. Ultra high purity silicon can be doped with boron, gallium, phosphorus, or arsenic to produce silicon for use in transistors, solar cells, rectifiers, and other solid-state devices which are used extensively in the electronics industry.The name Silicon originates from the Latin word silex which means flint or hard stone.