Silicon(IV) nitride, alpha-phase, ca. 90%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Silicon(IV) nitride is used in the automobile industry as a material for engine parts such as diesel engines and glowplugs. It is used for rocker arm pads for lower wear in spark-ignition engines. Ceramics made from this show good shock resistance. Similarly bearings made from this find application in the main engines of NASA’s space shuttle. It acts as an insulator and in the manufacture of integrated circuits.

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Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 12033-89-5
• Molecular Formula: N4Si3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 140.28
• MDL Number: MFCD00011230
• InChI Key: HQVNEWCFYHHQES-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: silicon nitride, silicon nitride si3n4, unii-qhb8t06idk, qhb8t06idk, silicon iv nitride, alpha phase, trisilicon tetranitride, nierite, nano silicon nitride, silicon iv nitride, silicon nitride, amorphous
• PubChem CID: 3084099
• IUPAC Name: Silicon nitride
• SMILES: N12[Si]34N5[Si]11N3[Si]25N41

• Melting Point: 1900°C (sublimation)
• Color: Gray
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 1 kg
• Merck Index: 14,8497
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 140.28
• Percent Purity: 95%
• Concentration or Composition (by Analyte or Components): Si₃N₄ 85% min (alpha form)
• Odor: Odorless
• Density: 3.2 g/mL
• Chemical Name or Material: Silicon (IV) nitride, alpha-phase

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