Silicon Dioxide
Silicon dioxide, commonly known as silica, is a chemical compound composed of silicon and oxygen. It is one of the most abundant minerals on Earth and is a major component of the Earth's crust.
The following table provides a comprehensive list of silicon dioxide properties in both SI and US customary/Imperial units at normal temperature and pressure (NTP).
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| Physical Properties | Metric |
|---|---|
| Chemical Formula | SiO2 |
| Molar Mass | 60.085 g/mol |
| Density | 2650 kg/m3 |
| Thermal Properties | Metric |
| Melting Point | 1710 °C |
| Boiling Point | 2950 °C |
| Thermal Conductivity | 1.4 W/m·K |
| Specific Heat Capacity (Cp) | 787 J/kg·K |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (αL) | 5.5×10-5 1/°C |
Note: unless stated otherwise, all values are taken at room temperature (approximately 20°C or 68°F) and 1 atm pressure. (1 atm = 101,325 Pa)
Related Pages
References: 1) Cardarelli, François. Materials Handbook: A Concise Desktop Reference. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing, 2018. 2) CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, 97th Edition. United Kingdom: CRC Press, 2016-2017.