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Description
Silicon(IV) iodide is used as a precursor to prepare silicon amides. It finds application in the manufacture and etching of silicon in microelectronics.
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Specifications
Specifications
Boiling Point | 290°C |
Melting Point | 120°C |
Color | White |
Physical Form | Crystalline |
Quantity | 5 g |
Assay Percent Range | 99% (metals basis) |
Solubility Information | Soluble in organic solvents. Insoluble in water. |
Formula Weight | 535.7 |
Sensitivity | Air, light, and moisture sensitive |
Density | 4.198 g/cm3 at 20°C |
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Safety and Handling


- Silicon(IV) iodide
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 3
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
- H301-Toxic if swallowed.
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- EUH014-Reacts violently with water.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Silicon(IV) iodide
RUO – Research Use Only
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