| Formula / Notation | SiCl4 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 10026-04-7 |
| Molecular Weight | 169.9 |
| Melting Point | -94 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Boiling Point | 135.7 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999) |
| Density | 1.48 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | Miscible with benzene, ether, chloroform, petroleum ether |
| Appearance | Silicon tetrachloride is a colorless, fuming liquid with a pungent odor. It is decomposed by water to hydrochloric acid with evolution of heat. It is corrosive to metals and tissue in the presence ... |
| Also Known As | tetrachlorosilane; Tetrachlorosilane; 10026-04-7; Silane, tetrachloro-; Silicon chloride; Tetrachlorosilicon; Chlorid kremicity; Silicio(tetracloruro di); Siliciumtetrachlorid; Siliciumtetrachloride |
| Category | Inorganic Compounds |
What is Silicon tetrachloride?
Silicon tetrachloride (SiCl4) is an inorganic compound that appears as Silicon tetrachloride is a colorless, fuming liquid with a pungent odor. It is decomposed by water to hydrochloric acid with evolution of heat. It is corrosive to metals and tissue in the presence .... It has a molecular weight of 169.9 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is tetrachlorosilane. Boiling point: 135.7 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999). Melting point: -94 °F (USCG, 1999).
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: tetrachlorosilane
Other Names / Synonyms: tetrachlorosilane; Tetrachlorosilane; 10026-04-7; Silane, tetrachloro-; Silicon chloride; Tetrachlorosilicon; Chlorid kremicity; Silicio(tetracloruro di); Siliciumtetrachlorid; Siliciumtetrachloride
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | -94 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Boiling Point | 135.7 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999) |
| Density | 1.48 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Molecular Weight | 169.9 |
| Solubility | Miscible with benzene, ether, chloroform, petroleum ether |
| Appearance | Silicon tetrachloride is a colorless, fuming liquid with a pungent odor. It is decomposed by water to hydrochloric acid with evolution of heat. It is corrosive to metals and tissue in the presence ... |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Silicon tetrachloride (SiCl4) is an inorganic compound that appears as Silicon tetrachloride is a colorless, fuming liquid with a pungent odor. It is decomposed by water to hydrochloric acid with evolution of heat. It is corrosive to metals and tissue in the presence .... It has a molecular weight of 169.9 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is tetrachlorosilane. Boiling point: 135.7 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999). Melting point: -94 °F (USCG, 1999).
Used in industrial processes, materials science, semiconductor manufacture, ceramics, or as a catalyst.
May be corrosive, toxic, or an oxidising agent. Handle in well-ventilated area. Consult SDS before use.
The formula or notation for Silicon tetrachloride is: SiCl4