Sand, washed

CAS: 14808-60-7

Ref. 02-H37933

Product Information

• Name: Sand, washed
• Synonyms: silica 二氧化硅 siliziumdioxid solum diatomeae quartz (SiO2)n kieselsaeureanhydrid SiO2 silica gel silica dimethyl silylate, 1FX, Aventurine, HHH, Hi-Silica, Kmp-A, LAD, Marshalite, Microdorsilite, Microdorsillite, Plastorit, Quartz, Tiger-eye, α-Quartz
• CAS: 14808-60-7

Description

Sand, washed is employed in the extraction of DNA and RNA due to its ability to bind to the nucleic acids under the presence of chaotropes. It may be employed as insulating layer on top of the silicon in the fabrication of gold electrode, used for flow injection amperometric detection of organophosphorus (OP) nerve agents. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

• Brand: Alfa Aesar By Thermo Fisher Scientific

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 60.08
• Formula: O₂Si
• Color/Form: Granular powder or solid, Pale cream to pale brown, Granular powder or solid, Pale cream to pale brown
• InChI key: VYPSYNLAJGMNEJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N