Magnesium silicide
Agent Name
Magnesium silicide
CAS Number
22831-39-6
Formula
Mg2-Si
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Dimagnesium monosilicide; Magnesium, compd. with silicon (2:1); Dimagnesium silicide; [ChemIDplus] UN2624
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Slate-blue solid; [Merck Index] Colorless solid; [CAMEO] Blue pieces; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used in semiconductor research; [Merck Index]
Comments
Decomposed by water; Hazardous when wet; [Merck Index] A strong reducing agent that reacts with water; [CAMEO] Reacts with water evolving extremely flammable gases; May cause irritation; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Calcium silicide."
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