Sodium hexafluorosilicate

Sodium hexafluorocilicate is typically used as an additive for; water fluoridation, opal glass, ore refining, fluoride chemical production (e.g. sodium fluoride, magnesium silicofluoride, cryolite, aluminum fluoride). It is also used as viscosity modifier for solution, suspension or emulsion and as dispersing aid for insoluble solids. Forms a gel in water.

Na2SiF6

Details


Chemical Formula

Na2SiF6

REACH Registered by W&F

Yes

EC Number

240-934-8

CAS Number

16893-85-9

Industries
  • Industry chemicals
  • Surface treatment & Coatings
Applications
  • Water treatment
  • Glass & Ceramics
  • Foundry
  • Processing aid
  • Intermediate

Specification


  • Assay (gravimetry): ≥99%
  • Loss of weight on drying at 105 °C: ≤0.30%
  • Free acid (HCl): ≤0.10%
  • Chlorides (Cl⁻): ≤0.15%
  • Sulphates (SO₄²⁻): ≤0.25%
  • Iron (Fe): ≤0.02%
  • Water insolubility: ≤0.40%
  • Phosphorous pentoxide (P₂O₅): ≤0.01%
  • Lead (Pb): ≤0.01%

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