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Magnesium silicide, 99.99% (metals basis)

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Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 045518.30

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Air and Moisture Sensitive; Decomposes in water, HCl | CAS: 22831-39-6 | Mg2Si | 76.695 g/mol

Magnesium silicide is used to produce alloys such as aluminum alloys. It is also used in food, beverages, as a flavor enhancer and as an intermediate in chemical research.

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.

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 22831-39-6
Molecular Formula Mg2Si
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 76.695
MDL Number MFCD00016202
InChI Key YTHCQFKNFVSQBC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym magnesium silicide, dimagnesium silicide, dimagnesium monosilicide, unii-475e6fmg3k, magnesiumsilicid, magnesium, compd. with silicon 2:1, magnesium silicide, powder, magnesium silicide-45 my, magnesium silicide un2624 dangerous when wet
PubChem CID 89858
SMILES [Mg]=[Si]=[Mg]

Specifications

Melting Point 1102°C
Color Blue
Physical Form Pieces
Quantity 250 g
Assay Percent Range 99.99% (Metals basis)
Solubility Information Insoluble in water and denser than water.
Formula Weight 76.71
Sensitivity Air and moisture sensitive
Density 2
Chemical Name or Material Magnesium silicide

RUO – Research Use Only

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