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Sodium Hexafluorosilicate (Sodium fluosilicate). PELCHEM product data and uses.


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Sodium Hexafluorosilicate

Identification of Substance

Synonyms: Sodium silicofluoride; Sodium silica fluoride; Sodium fluorosilicate

Chemical Formula: Na2SiF6 UN No: 2674 HS Code: 2826 20 00

CAS No: 16893-85-9

Applications / Markets

Fluoridation of drinking water

Insecticides

Leather and wood preservative

Glass etching

Laundry sours

Vitreous enamel frits

 

Physical & Chemical Properties Form: Crystalline Colour: White powder

Odour: Slightly pungent

Density: Typical Pour density: 1340 kg/m3;

Typical Tap density: 1590kg/m3

Molecular Weight: 188.06

Melting Point: Decomposition starts at 500oC

Boiling Point: -

Vapour Pressure: -

Specifications Purity: >99.0%

Packaging Type & Sizes 25kg Polypropylene bags