Zirconium silicide |
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| Formula | Si2Zr |
| Description | Reddish brown to dark purple powder. |
| Registry Numbers and Inventories. |
| CAS | 12039-90-6 |
| EC (EINECS/ELINCS) | 234-911-1 |
| Beilstein/Gmelin | 9383 (G) |
| Canada DSL/NDSL | NDSL |
| US TSCA | Listed |
| Korea ECL | Listed |
| Properties. |
| Formula | Si2Zr |
| Formula mass | 147.40 |
| Melting point, °C | 1550 |
| Density | 3.87 g/cm3 |
| Hazards and Protection. |
| Storage | Keep tightly closed. Store in a cool dry place. |
| Protection | Compatible chemical-resistant gloves. Chemical safety goggles. |
| Respirators | Government approved respirator. |
| Small spills/leaks | Sweep up, place in a bag and hold for waste disposal. Avoid raising dust. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete. |
| Incompatibilities | Hydrogen fluoride. |
| Decomposition | Nature of decomposition products not known. |
| Fire. |
| Fire fighting | Extinguish using Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, or appropriate foam. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes. |
| | Flammability | 0 | |
| | Reactivity | 0 | |
| Health. |
| Exposure effects |
| Inhalation | Material may be irritating to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. |
| Skin | May cause skin irritation. |
| Eyes | May cause eye irritation. |
First aid | |
| Ingestion | If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious. Call a physician. |
| Inhalation | If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. |
| Skin | In case of contact, immediately wash skin with soap and copious amounts of water. |
| Eyes | In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. |
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