Description

Cobalt Silicide (CAS NO 12017-12-8) is an important intermetallic compound valued for its excellent thermal stability and electrical properties. It serves as a critical functional material in advanced electronics and high-temperature applications. This product is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the semiconductor, thermoelectric, and metallurgical coating industries.

Application

• Semiconductor Manufacturing: Used as a contact material and diffusion barrier in integrated circuits (ICs) and microelectronic devices.
• Thermoelectric Devices: A key component in the fabrication of high-efficiency thermoelectric generators for waste heat recovery.
• Protective Coatings: Applied as a high-temperature, oxidation-resistant coating on metal substrates and turbine components.
• Thin Film Deposition: Serves as a target material for physical vapor deposition (PVD) processes like sputtering.
• Research & Development: Utilized in material science research for studying silicide properties and developing new alloys.
• Catalyst Precursor: Acts as a precursor or support material in certain heterogeneous catalytic processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cobalt Silicide
CAS No.	12017-12-8
Molecular Formula	CoSi
Molecular Weight	107.00 g/mol
Synonyms	Cobalt Monosilicide; Silicon Cobalt Alloy; Cobalt Silicon Alloy; Cobalt(IV) Silicide; CoSi Powder; Cobalt Disilicide (Note: Different compound, often searched); Cobalt Silicon Intermetallic; Cobalt Silicide Powder
EINECS	234-601-8

Quality Control

Our Cobalt Silicide is produced and tested under a rigorous quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to ensure it meets precise chemical and physical specifications for its intended industrial application. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, particle size, and metallic impurities is provided to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency and performance reliability.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and strong oxidizing agents. The container must be kept tightly sealed due to the material's sensitivity to moisture (hygroscopic).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Gray to black powder
Assay (as CoSi)	≥ 99.5%
Particle Size (D50)	1-10 µm (Custom sizes available)
Cobalt (Co) Content	54.5 - 55.5 %
Silicon (Si) Content	44.5 - 45.5 %
Trace Metals (ICP)	≤ 500 ppm total
Oxygen Content	≤ 0.5 %
Nitrogen Content	≤ 0.1 %

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.