Silicon Tetrachloride

silicon tetrachloride

chemical compound

silicon tetrachloride or tetrachlorosilane is the inorganic compound with the formula sicl₄. 

it is a colourless volatile liquid that fumes in air. it is used to produce high purity silicon and silica for commercial applications. 

silicon tetrachloride is a colorless, fuming liquid with a pungent odor. 

it is decomposed by water to hydrochloric acid with evolution of heat. 

it is corrosive to metals and tissue in the presence of moisture. 

it is used in smoke screens, to make various silicon containing chemicals, and in chemical analysis.

description: silicon tetrachloride is a colorless, ...

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