About Sodium Silico Fluoride ( Sodium fluorosilicate Disodium Hexafluorosilicate)
SpecificationName of Product: Sodium Silico FluorideMolecular Formula: Na2SiF6Molecular Weight: 188.06 gm/molCAS No.: 16893859Physical & Chemical PropertiesPhysical Appearance: White PowderOdour: Slightly PungentSolubility : Slightly soluble in waterMelting Point: Decomposition starts above 500o CPurity as Na2SiF6 : 97.00 % MinFluorine Content : 57 % MinSodium Content : 23 25 %Silica Content : 14 15%Free Acid : 0.1 % MaxMoisture : 0.25 % MaxCharacteristic & ApplicationSodium Silico Fluoride occurs as snow white powder with density of 1.26 gm/cc. It is slightly soluble in hot water and decomposes if heated strongly. It is slightly acidic and toxic in nature and has moisture absorption character due to its weak acidic nature. Sodium Silico Fluoride is used for fluoridation of water. It is used in the glass and enamel industries. It is also used for other metallurgical applications such as foundry additives & cover flux. It is also used as insecticides and fungicides and for wood preservative.
FAQs of Sodium Silico Fluoride ( Sodium fluorosilicate Disodium Hexafluorosilicate):
Q: What are the primary applications of Sodium Silico Fluoride?
A: The primary applications of Sodium Silico Fluoride include glass manufacturing and water fluoridation.
Q: What is the physical form and appearance of Sodium Silico Fluoride?
A: Sodium Silico Fluoride is available in powder form and appears as a white powder.
Q: What is the solubility of Sodium Silico Fluoride in water?
A: Sodium Silico Fluoride is insoluble in water.
Q: What is the melting point of Sodium Silico Fluoride?
A: Decomposition of Sodium Silico Fluoride starts above 500C.
Q: At what temperature should Sodium Silico Fluoride be stored?
A: Sodium Silico Fluoride should be stored at room temperature.