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Name Sodium fluorosilicate
Synonyms Sodium hexafluorosilicate
Molecular Formula Na2SiF6
Molecular Weight 188.05
CAS Registry Number 16893-85-9
EINECS 240-934-8
Properties
Density 2.68
Usage It is used as antiseptic in timber industry, hygroscopic agent of acid-resisting concrete, solidifying agent in natural latex products, additive in plating with zinc, nickel, iron and filler in plastic and fluorinating agent in pharmaceuticals and drinking water. It is used to produce insecticide in pesticide industry and sodium fluoride in man-made cryolite.
