How to synthesis of Calcium silicide "CaSi2" from calcium metal and other Silicon compound!!?12AX7 - 23-1-2007 at 14:00
"Fire! And lots of it!" - Dr. Julius Hibbertitsafreecountry? - 24-1-2007 at 14:15
Yes, and magnesium silicide may be easier since Mg metal will stick around longer if oxygen is present. Also, MgSi is the preferred starting material
for silanes.aam - 28-1-2007 at 02:59
CaSi2 powders can be purchased from "Alpha Aesar".Waffles - 28-1-2007 at 06:10
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Originally posted by aam
CaSi2 powders can be purchased from "Alpha Aesar".
