BARIUM SILICIDE Chemical Properties

Melting point:

1180°C

solubility 

reacts with H2O

form 

solid

color 

gray lumps

CAS DataBase Reference

1304-40-1

EPA Substance Registry System

Barium silicide (BaSi2) (1304-40-1)

BARIUM SILICIDE Usage And Synthesis

Description

Barium silicide has the molecular formula of Ba₂Si and the molecular weight of gm/mol. Its CAS number is 1304-40-1. This salt has been prepared by the reaction of the elements in an inert atmosphere at 850°C.

Chemical Properties

Light-gray solid. Evolves hydrogen on exposure to moisture.

Uses

Ba₂Si is a semiconductor that has been studied as a thermoelectric element for use in converting waste heat into electricity.

Uses

Deoxidizing and desulfurizing steel and for other metallurgical purposes.

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