Tungsten silicide
Agent Name
Tungsten silicide
CAS Number
12039-95-1
Formula
Si3-W5
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Pentatungsten trisilicide; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Grey odorless powder; Insoluble in water; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
May cause irritation; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Tungsten."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
TLV (ACGIH)
3 mg/m3, as W, respirable particulate matter
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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