Hexafluorosilicic acid, 35% w/w aq. soln, 2.5KG

Hexafluorosilicic Acid, 35% w/w aq. soln., Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description Hexafluorosilicic acid is a versatile chemical, primarily used as a source of fluoride. It plays a key role in the production of hexafluorosilicate salts and serves as an electrolyte in the Betts electrolytic process for refining lead. Additionally, it is a valuable organic reagent for cleaving Si-O bonds in silyl ethers. Other uses include wood preservation and surface modification of calcium carbonate, highlighting its broad range of applications in various industries.

Key Features:

• Source of Fluoride: Vital for creating hexafluorosilicate salts.

• Organic Reagent: Efficiently cleaves Si-O bonds in silyl ethers.

• Electrolyte: Used to refine lead via the Betts process.

• Additional Applications: Ideal for wood preservation and calcium carbonate surface modification.

• Miscibility: Completely miscible with water.

Notes: This product is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, metals, alkalis, strong acids, stoneware, and glass, requiring careful handling during use.

Specifications:

• CAS Number: 16961-83-4

• Molecular Formula: F₆H₂Si

• Molecular Weight: 144.09 g/mol

• Boiling Point: 108°C–109°C

• Density: 1.32 g/cm³

• Quantity: 2500 g

• Chemical Name: Hexafluorosilicic acid

• Solubility: Miscible with water

• Linear Formula: H₂SiF₆

• Concentration: 35% w/w aqueous solution

Synonyms: Hexafluorosilicic acid is also known as fluorosilicic acid, dihydrogen hexafluorosilicate, silicate 2-, hexafluoro-, silicofluoride, hydrofluorosilicic acid, and kieselfluorwasserstoffsäure.