disilane (Si2H6)
disilane (Si2H6)
Disilane is a colorless, odorless, flammable gas at room temperature.
Disilane is used in the electronics industry to produce amorphous silicon thin films on glass substrates.
Common synonyms: Silylsilane (French)
Properties of disilane (Si2H6):
- Reactivity: Disilane is highly reactive and can react violently with oxygen, water, acids and bases.
- Melting point: -111°C
- Solubility: Disilane is sparingly soluble in water.
- Health risks: Disilane is toxic by inhalation and can cause respiratory tract irritation and lung problems. It can also cause chemical burns if it comes into contact with skin or eyes.
- Protection and prevention: wear suitable personal protective equipment, handle in a well-ventilated area, avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing, do not inhale vapours, do not ingest
| Formula | Si2H6 |
| International name | disilane |
| French name | Disilane |
| CAS | 1590-87-0 |
| EINECS | 200-454-1 |
| Filter | ARI |
| IP (eV) | 9,74 |
| Vapour density (air = 1) | - |
| Conversion (1 ppm =) | - |
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Gas detectors for disilane (Si2H6)
Despite its noticeable odor, a disilane (Si2H6) gas detector is essential for accurately measuring concentrations of this compound. This volatile organic compound (VOC), with an ionization power (IP) below 10.6 eV, can be accurately detected in ppm.
Ventis® Pro 5 Portable multi gas detector with PASS
Ventis® MX6 iBrid® multi gas detector (up to 6 gases)
VOC detector with PID sensor Xam 8000
Radius® BZ1 Area monitor
CTX300 Analogue Gas Transmitter
OLCT100 Fixed Gas Detector
OLCT80 Fixed gas detector
KwikSense PID VOC Detector
Self-contained breathing apparatus for disilane (Si2H6)
disilane (Si2H6) is a toxic, asphyxiating gas with a high risk of suffocation, so we recommend an open-circuit breathing apparatus (ARICO), an air-supply system for long-duration operations and a self-rescue mask for emergency evacuations.
R-PAS complete SCBA kit
PSS 3000 Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
PSS Airboss firefighter self-contained breathing apparatus
X-plore 9300 supplied air system
M20.2 self-rescue mask
Self-rescuers OXY SR30 & OXY SR60
SK 1203 Escape breathing device
Saver CF emergency SCBA
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