Identification | More | [Name]
SILICON NITRIDE | [CAS]
12033-89-5 | [Synonyms]
SI3N4 B7 SI3N4 M11 SILICON (IV) NITRIDE SILICON (IV) NITRIDE ALPHA PHASE Silicon IV nitride Powder SILICON NITRIDE Siliconnitridemeshlightgraypowder Siliconnitridepowderprimarilyphase trisilicon tetranitride SILICON NITRIDE, NANOPOWDER, 98.5+% SILICON NITRIDE, POWDER, SUBMICRON, 99.9 +% SILICON NITRIDE,-325 MESH, PREDOMINANTL Y ALPHA-PHASE SILICON NITRIDE,-325 MESH, PREDOMINANTL Y BETA-PHASE SILICON NITRIDE, NANOPOWDER, 98+% SILICON NITRIDE B-PHASE SILICON NITRIDE A-PHASE Silicon(IV)nitride,<5micron(99%-Si) silicon (iv) nitride, amorphous silicon(iv) nitride, electronic grade MILLEDSILICONNITRIDE | [EINECS(EC#)]
234-796-8 | [Molecular Formula]
N4Si3 | [MDL Number]
MFCD00011230 | [Molecular Weight]
140.28 | [MOL File]
12033-89-5.mol |
Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [Appearance]
slightly beige powder | [Melting point ]
1900 °C | [density ]
3.44 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
| [refractive index ]
2.8 | [RTECS ]
VW0650000 | [form ]
powder
| [color ]
Pale gray | [Specific Gravity]
3.44 | [Stability:]
Stable. | [Resistivity]
10*6 (ρ/μΩ.cm) | [Water Solubility ]
Insoluble water. | [Crystal Structure]
Hexagonal | [Hydrolytic Sensitivity]
1: no significant reaction with aqueous systems | [Merck ]
14,8497 | [CAS DataBase Reference]
12033-89-5(CAS DataBase Reference) | [EPA Substance Registry System]
Silicon nitride (Si3N4) (12033-89-5) |
Safety Data | Back Directory | [Hazard Codes ]
Xi | [Risk Statements ]
R37:Irritating to the respiratory system. | [Safety Statements ]
S22:Do not breathe dust . S24/25:Avoid contact with skin and eyes . | [WGK Germany ]
3
| [F ]
10 | [TSCA ]
Yes |
Questions And Answer | Back Directory | [Description]
Silicon nitride (molecular formula Si3N4) is a kind of chemical compound comprised of both silicon and nitrogen elements. It appears as a white solid with a high melting point. It is chemically stable upon the presence of dilute HF and hot H2SO4. It has a series of properties such as high strength among a wide temperature range, high fracture toughness, high hardness, outstanding wear resistance and chemical property. It has a strikingly high thermal shock resistance. It has a wide applications in various kinds of fields. In automobile industry, it is an important materials for engine parts. It can also be applied to the manufacturing of bearings due to its high shock resistance. For example, in spacecraft, silicon nitride ceramic is capable of surviving the severe thermal shock generated in the hydrogen/oxygen rocket engines. It can also be used as abrasive and cutting tools due to its harness and resistance to wear. In electronics, it can be used as an insulator and chemical barrier during the production of integrated circuits. There are several method for the manufacturing the silicon nitride. 1. The powdered silicon is subject to a heating reaction of 1300-1400 °C in the atmosphere of nitrogen. 2 Diimide route which involves the reaction of SiCl and NH3. 3 Silicon dioxide is subject to carbothemral reduction at 1300-1400 °C under the presence of nitrogen. | [References]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silicon_nitride
http://accuratus.com/silinit.html
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Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Chemical Properties]
slightly beige powder | [Physical properties]
Gray amorphous powder or
crystals. Resistant to thermal
shock. Good oxidation
resistance up to 1500°C but
decomposes into nitrogen and
silicon above 1850°C. Excellent
corrosion resistance to molten
nonferrous metals such as Al,
Pb, Zn, Cd, Bi, Rb, and Sn, and
molten salts like NaCl-KCl, NaF,
and silicate glasses. However,
corroded by molten Mg, Ti, V,
Cr, Fe, and Co, cryolite, KOH,
and Na2 O. | [Uses]
As high tempereture engineering material for use in gas turbines, diesel engines. | [Uses]
Silicon nitride (Si3N4), resistant to oxidation, is an excellent coating for metals, as well as
an adhesive and abrasive, and it is used in high-temperature crucibles. It has proven useful as
heat-resistant substance for the nozzles on rocket engines. | [General Description]
Silicon nitride based ceramics possess high fracture toughness, hardness and wear resistance, resistance to corrosion, thermal stability. Two known polymorphs of silicon nitride exist, alpha and beta Si3N4, both have hexagonal structure. A study shows that a third state, cubic spinel structure, has also been synthesized. | [Flammability and Explosibility]
Nonflammable |
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