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633097

Silicon

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nanopowder, <100 nm particle size (TEM), ≥98% trace metals basis

Synonym(s):

Silicon anode material

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Linear Formula:
Si
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
28.09
NACRES:
NA.23
PubChem Substance ID:
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
EC Number:
231-130-8
MDL number:
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Quality Level

assay

≥98% trace metals basis

form

nanopowder

reaction suitability

core: silicon

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particle size

<100 nm (TEM)

bp

2355 °C (lit.)

mp

1410 °C (lit.)

density

2.33 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

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SMILES string

[Si]

InChI

1S/Si

InChI key

XUIMIQQOPSSXEZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Our battery-grade silicon nanopowder features a 100 nm particle size with a purity of 98%. This light grey powder is a highly sought-after material for advanced battery research and development due to its exceptional electrochemical properties. It has a high specific surface area, allowing for better electrochemical performance, and its small particle size ensures excellent dispersion within battery electrode formulations. With consistent particle size and high purity, this silicon nanopowder is an excellent choice for battery researchers and manufacturers looking to enhance the performance of their lithium-ion batteries.
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Application

Our silicon nanopowder is a highly versatile material with applications in various fields such as energy storage, biomedical, and electronics industries. Its exceptional electrochemical properties make it a highly sought-after material for the development of advanced lithium-ion batteries. The small particle size and high specific surface area of our battery-grade silicon nanopowder make it an excellent candidate for use in the anode of lithium-ion batteries. The high-capacity lithium-ion batteries utilizing silicon nanopowder anodes have the potential to achieve greater energy density and longer cycle life compared to traditional graphite anodes. Furthermore, its high purity and consistent particle size make it a reliable material for battery researchers and manufacturers.

Features and Benefits

This battery-grade silicon nanopowder ensures excellent dispersion within battery electrode formulations due to its small particle size.
  • Superior Dispersion
  • High Specific Surface Area
  • Improved Mechanical Stability
  • Enhanced Performance


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Hazard Classifications

Flam. Sol. 2

Storage Class

4.1B - Flammable solid hazardous materials

wgk

WGK 3

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Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)


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Group 2: Flammable solids + Metal powder + Hazardous rank II + 1st combustible solid

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固体酸化物燃料電池と電解装置は、開発の初期段階にかかわらず、化学エネルギーから電気エネルギーへの変換の可能性を示しています。

シリコンは、既知の材料の中で最も高い容量を有し、比較的低い作動電位を示すなどの利点があることから、リチウムイオン電池用の最も有望な負極材料の1つです。

次世代正極材料および固体電解質として期待されている材料グループを取り上げ、電池性能および安定性向上における界面反応の重要性と、化学分光法や第一原理計算の必要性について紹介します。

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