Silicon(IV) oxide

silicon(IV) oxide, silicon dioxide or silicic anhydride (SiO₂) is a compound of silicon and oxygen, commonly called silica. This spatially ordered compound in a three-dimensional network (crystallized) forms quartz and all its varieties. If it is in an amorphous state, it constitutes opal, which usually includes a high percentage of water, and flint. It is one of the components of the sand. It can also be found in a gaseous state, being a colorless gas, with a slightly irritating odor (like methane) and a somewhat acid taste (do not try, it is poisonous).

Uses

Silicon(IV) oxide is used, among other things, to make artificial glass, ceramics, and cement.

Silica gel is a desiccant, that is, it absorbs moisture from the place where it is located.

Silicon(IV) oxide is used as a catalyst in the process of creating sulfuric acid.

Gallery

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  Make fiber optics composed of high purity silica.

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  Silice fiber mesh for thermal insulation.

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  Quartz sand (sylice) as the main raw material for commercial glass production.

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  Black silex.