Molybdenum silicide, Mo 61% min, typically 99.5% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

In electrical resistors, in protective coatings at high temperatures, and in engine parts in space vehiclesMolybdenum silicide is used in electric furnaces, glass, steel, electronics and ceramics industries. It finds application in heat treatment materials. It is also used in microelectronics as a contact material. Further, it serves as a dry lubricant.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

• In electrical resistors, in protective coatings at high temperatures, and in engine parts in space vehicles

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 12136-78-6
• Molecular Formula: MoSi2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 152.12
• MDL Number: MFCD00151535
• InChI Key: YXTPWUNVHCYOSP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: molybdenum disilicide, molybdenum silicide, ms silicide, molybdenum-silicide, molybdenum silicide, mo5si3, molybdenum silicide sputtering target, 50.8mm 2.0in dia x 3.18mm 0.125in thick, molybdenum silicide sputtering target, 50.8mm 2.0in dia x 6.35mm 0.250in thick, molybdenum silicide sputtering target, 76.2mm 3.0in dia x 3.18mm 0.125in thick, molybdenum silicide sputtering target, 76.2mm 3.0in dia x 6.35mm 0.250in thick
• PubChem CID: 6336985
• IUPAC Name: bis($l^{2}-silanylidene)molybdenum
• SMILES: [Si]=[Mo]=[Si]

• Melting Point: 1870°C to 2030°C
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 50 g
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in acids and aqua regia,however,it is soluble in HF and HNO₃Soluble in nitric acid and hydrofluoric acid; Insoluble in water most acids.
• Formula Weight: 152.13
• Percent Purity: 99.5% (typically)
• Concentration or Composition (by Analyte or Components): Mo 61% min.
• Odor: Odorless
• Density: 6.31 g/mL
• Assay: (metals basis)
• Chemical Name or Material: Molybdenum silicide

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