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DIFLUORURE ORTHOSILICATE DIALUMINIUM [1 record]

Record 1 2011-05-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
Al2(F2SiO4)
formula, see observation
CONT

Topaz Al2SiO4(F.OH)2) is an aluminum fluorosilicate.

OBS

The IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) recommends the form "aluminium" instead of "aluminum."

OBS

The name fluosilicate or silicofluoride means "hexafluorosilicate(2-)"; it must not be used in place of "fluorosilicate", which is a generic term.

OBS

Chemical formula: Al2(F2SiO4)

Key term(s)
  • dialuminum difluoride orthosilicate

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Al2(F2SiO4)
formula, see observation
CONT

La topaze dorée. [...] leucolite, schorlite, fluosilicate d'aluminium, Al2SiO4(F.OH)2.

OBS

fluorosilicate d'aluminium : terme générique qui doit être suivi d'une formule, par exemple Al2F2SiO4, pour désigner un composé spécifique dont le nom sera difluorure orthosilicate de dialuminium.

OBS

Le nom «fluosilicate» ou «silicofluorure» signifie «hexafluorosilicate(2-)»; il ne peut être utilisé à la place de fluorosilicate.

OBS

Formule chimique : Al2(F2SiO4)

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
Al2(F2SiO4)
formula, see observation
OBS

Polvo blanco. Soluble lentamente en agua fría y rápidamente en agua caliente. Muy tóxico.

OBS

Fórmula química : Al2(F2SiO4)

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