Silane
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Cite "Silane"
Silane. (n.d.). In Compound. Retrieved from /compound/silane/
"Silane." Compound, /compound/silane/.
@misc{silane, title={Silane}, url={/compound/silane/}}
IUPAC: Silane
CAS: 7803-62-5
Overview
Silane is the silicon analog of methane. It is pyrophoric (spontaneously ignites in air) and essential in semiconductor manufacturing.
Composition
Uses
- • Semiconductor manufacturing (CVD)
- • Solar cell production
- • Glass coatings
Fun Facts
- ✦ Silane spontaneously ignites when exposed to air — making it both useful and dangerous in chip manufacturing
Safety
- ⚠ Pyrophoric
- ⚠ Explosive
- ⚠ Toxic
Structure
SMILES
[SiH4]
Properties
- Type
- gas
- State
- gas
- Molar Mass
- 32.12 g/mol
- Density
- 0.0013 g/cm³
- Melting Point
- -185.0 °C
- Boiling Point
- -112.0 °C
- Solubility
- Reacts
Molecular Descriptors
- Exact Mass
- 32.0082
- TPSA
- 0.0 Ų
- H-Bond Donors
- 0
- H-Bond Acceptors
- 0
- Rotatable Bonds
- 0
- Heavy Atoms
- 1
- Complexity
- 0.0
Related Compounds
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Silane?
Silane (SiH₄) is a gas compound with the IUPAC name Silane.
What is the molecular weight of Silane?
Silane has a molar mass of 32.12 g/mol.
What state is Silane at room temperature?
Silane is a gas at room temperature.
Is Silane organic or inorganic?
Silane is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Silane?
Silane (SiH₄) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Silicon (Si).