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silicon tetrafluoride

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Description

Silicon tetrafluoride (SiF4) is a colorless, pungent gas that is highly reactive with water. It is primarily synthesized as a byproduct of the production of phosphoric acid from phosphate rock. Silicon tetrafluoride is a key precursor in the manufacturing of various silicon-based materials, including silicon wafers for microelectronics and high-purity silicon for solar cells. Its importance stems from its ability to readily react with other compounds to form valuable products. Research into silicon tetrafluoride focuses on its synthesis, properties, and applications, as well as its potential environmental impact. While it is a valuable industrial chemical, its release into the atmosphere can contribute to the formation of acid rain and has been linked to respiratory irritation. '

silicon fluoride: RN given refers to cpd with MF unknown [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID24556
MeSH IDM0141363

Synonyms (25)

Synonym
einecs 232-015-5
un1859
tetrafluorosilane
silicon fluoride (sif4)
hsdb 684
perfluorosilane
silicon fluoride
silane, tetrafluoro-
silicon tetrafluoride
inchi=1/f4si/c1-5(2,3)4
abtoqlmxbsrxsm-uhfffaoysa-
silicon tetrafluoride, electronic grade, >=99.99%
7783-61-1
silicon tetrafluoride, compressed
silicon tetrafluoride, compressed [un1859] [poison gas]
k60vci56yo ,
unii-k60vci56yo
silicon tetrafluoride [mi]
un-1859
DTXSID0064830
un 1859
sif4
mfcd00040533
silicium tetrafluoride
Q413140
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (23)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19902 (8.70)18.7374
1990's5 (21.74)18.2507
2000's6 (26.09)29.6817
2010's7 (30.43)24.3611
2020's3 (13.04)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 48.04

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be strong demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index48.04 (24.57)
Research Supply Index3.26 (2.92)
Research Growth Index4.96 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index69.65 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.00 (0.95)

This Compound (48.04)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials0 (0.00%)5.53%
Reviews1 (4.00%)6.00%
Case Studies0 (0.00%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other24 (96.00%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]