Description

Strontium Silicide is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula SrSi₂, known for its utility as a specialized reducing agent and precursor in advanced materials synthesis. Its importance lies in its ability to facilitate specific metallurgical and chemical reactions that are critical for producing high-performance alloys and semiconductor materials. This product is essential for R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in sectors such as metallurgy, electronics, and specialty chemical production.

Application

• Metallurgical Reducing Agent: Used in the production of high-purity strontium metal and specialized alloys.
• Semiconductor Precursor: Serves as a source material for depositing strontium silicide thin films in electronic device fabrication.
• Pyrotechnic Compositions: Employed in the formulation of specialty flares and ignition mixtures for its specific combustion properties.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a key intermediate in the synthesis of other strontium-containing inorganic compounds.
• Gettering Material: Used in vacuum tubes and other high-vacuum applications to absorb residual gases.
• Research & Development: Critical for academic and industrial research in materials science and solid-state chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Strontium Silicide
CAS No.	12138-28-2
Molecular Formula	SrSi₂
Molecular Weight	143.79 g/mol
Synonyms	Strontium disilicide; Silicon strontide (SrSi2); Strontium silicon alloy; Disilanylidynestrontium; EINECS 235-236-6
EINECS	235-236-6

Quality Control

Our Strontium Silicide is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques including X-ray diffraction (XRD) for phase identification and inductively coupled plasma (ICP) analysis for metallic impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing lot-specific results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic and easily oxidized nature, this material must be stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry place. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C. Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to moisture and air.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Gray to black crystalline powder or lumps
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to SrSi₂ reference pattern
Assay (SrSi₂)	≥ 95.0 %
Strontium (Sr) Content	≥ 60.0 %
Silicon (Si) Content	≥ 38.0 %
Particle Size (Typical)	-100 mesh (Contact for specific grading)

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