Silane

SiH₄

IUPAC: Silane

CAS: 7803-62-5

Übersicht

Silane is the silicon analog of methane. It is pyrophoric (spontaneously ignites in air) and essential in semiconductor manufacturing.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Hydrogen H 4 1,0080
Silicon Si 1 28,0850

Elementare Zusammensetzung

H
Hydrogen ×4
12,6%
Si
Silicon ×1
87,4%

Verwendung

  • • Semiconductor manufacturing (CVD)
  • • Solar cell production
  • • Glass coatings

Wissenswertes

  • ✦ Silane spontaneously ignites when exposed to air — making it both useful and dangerous in chip manufacturing

Sicherheit

  • ⚠ Pyrophoric
  • ⚠ Explosive
  • ⚠ Toxic

Structure

SMILES

[SiH4]

Eigenschaften

Typ
gas
Zustand
gas
Molmasse
32,12 g/mol
Dichte
0,0013 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
-185,0 °C
Siedepunkt
-112,0 °C
Löslichkeit
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

Verwandte Verbindungen

Boron Trifluoride

BF₃

Phosphine

PH₃

Nitric Oxide

NO

Nitrous Oxide

N₂O

Ozone

O₃

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).