Silicon tetrahydride

Melting point::

-185 °C

Boiling point::

-112 °C

Density :

1.114 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

vapor density :

1.1 (vs air)

vapor pressure :

100kPa at 20℃

solubility :

reacts with H2O; insoluble in ethanol,benzene

form :

colorless gas

color :

colorless gas; flammable

Specific Gravity:

0.680

Odor:

repulsive odor

Water Solubility :

decomposed by H2O; insoluble alcohol, benzene [HAW93]

Hydrolytic Sensitivity:

10: reacts extremely rapidly with moisture and oxygen - may be pyrophoric - sealed system required

Merck :

13,8562

Exposure limits:

TLV-TWA 5 ppm (6.5 mg/m³) (ACGIH).