Magnesium silicide
[CAS# 22831-39-6]

Identification

• Classification: Inorganic chemical industry >> Inorganic salt >> Silicide and silicate
• Name: Magnesium silicide
• Synonyms: Dimagnesium monosilicide; Dimagnesium silicide; Magnesium silicide
• Molecular Formula: Mg₂Si
• Molecular Weight: 76.70
• CAS Registry Number: 22831-39-6
• EC Number: 245-254-5

Properties

• Density: 1.98 g/cm^3*
• Melting point: 1102 ºC^**

^* Belov, N. A.; Acta Materialia 2005, V53(17), P4709-4722.

^** "Metal-Organics Catalog" physical property data were obtained from Gelest, Inc. of Morrisville, Pennsylvania (US)

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: F
• Risk Codes: R14/15
• Safety Description: S43

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Substances or mixtures which in contact with water emit flammable gases	Water-react.	2	H261

• Transport Information: UN 2624 4.3 / PGII