silane (SiH4)

GPTKB entity

Statements (38)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:chemical_compound
gptkbp:appearance colorless gas
gptkbp:aroma repulsive
gptkbp:autoignitionTemperature 21 °C
gptkbp:boilingPoint -112 °C
gptkbp:CASNumber 7803-62-5
gptkbp:category gptkb:chemical_compound
hydrosilicon compound
silicon hydride
gptkbp:chemicalFormula gptkb:SiH4
gptkbp:density 1.21 g/L (gas at 0 °C, 1 atm)
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Friedrich_Wöhler
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1857
gptkbp:EC_number 232-263-4
gptkbp:flammability highly flammable
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label silane (SiH4)
gptkbp:IUPACName silane
gptkbp:mainGroupElement hydrogen
silicon
gptkbp:meltingPoint -185 °C
gptkbp:molecularWeight 32.117 g/mol
gptkbp:precautions keep away from heat/sparks/open flames
store in a well-ventilated place
gptkbp:PubChem_CID 9622
gptkbp:relatedCompounds methane (CH4)
germane (GeH4)
stannane (SnH4)
gptkbp:riskFactor H280 (Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated)
H220 (Extremely flammable gas)
gptkbp:solubility reacts
gptkbp:structure tetrahedral
gptkbp:UNNumber 2203
gptkbp:uses semiconductor industry
chemical vapor deposition
production of silicon-containing compounds
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Silanes
gptkb:Low-Pressure_CVD_(LPCVD)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7