Atomfair Molybdenum Disilicide Powder (MoSi₂), 99.5% Purity, Approx. -625 Mesh (2.5 μm APS)
Product Description
Atomfair molybdenum disilicide (MoSi₂) is supplied as a gray metallic powder at 99.5% purity with an approximately -625 mesh (2.5 μm aps) specification. It is intended for research on high-temperature electric-furnace heating elements for glass, steel, electronics and ceramic processing, materials heat treatment, oxidation-resistant high-emissivity coatings, and microelectronic contact materials or polysilicon shunts.
Technical Specifications
| PARAMETER DETAILS | |
|---|---|
| Product | Molybdenum Disilicide Powder (MoSi2) |
| Material | Molybdenum Disilicide |
| Chemical Formula | MoSi2 |
| CAS Number | 12136-78-6 |
| Purity | 99.5% |
| Particle Size / Specification | Approx. -625 Mesh (2.5 μm APS) |
| Physical State | Powder |
| Appearance | Gray metallic powder |
| Molar Mass | 152.11 g/mol |
| Density | 6.26 g/cm³ |
| Melting Point | 2030 °C |
| Crystal Structure | Tetragonal |
| EINECS Number | 235-231-8 |
Customization & Ordering
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Key Features and Advantages
- 99.5% purity grade.
- Approx. -625 Mesh (2.5 μm APS) particle-size specification.
- Gray metallic powder appearance.
- Molar Mass: 152.11 g/mol.
APPLICATION SCOPE: High-temperature electric-furnace heating elements for glass, steel, electronics and ceramic processing; materials heat treatment; oxidation-resistant high-emissivity coatings; microelectronic contact materials and polysilicon shunts.
DOCUMENTATION: COA and SDS can be provided upon request for batch-specific confirmation.
TAILORED SOLUTIONS FOR RESEARCH
For specification review and quotation support, contact the Atomfair team.
What does the approx. -625 mesh (2.5 μm APS) specification mean for Atomfair MoSi₂ powder?
The powder is specified as approx. -625 mesh, corresponding to a 2.5 μm average particle size (APS) grade. It is supplied as a gray metallic powder with 99.5% purity and is intended for research on fine-particle MoSi₂ applications such as high-temperature heating elements, oxidation-resistant coatings, and microelectronic contact materials.
Can this MoSi₂ powder be used for high-temperature electric-furnace heating elements and oxidation-resistant coatings?
Yes. The product is specifically intended for research on high-temperature electric-furnace heating elements for glass, steel, electronics and ceramic processing, materials heat treatment, oxidation-resistant high-emissivity coatings, microelectronic contact materials, and polysilicon shunts. Its stated melting point is 2030 °C, density is 6.26 g/cm³, and crystal structure is tetragonal.
Are COA and SDS documentation available for batch-specific verification of this MoSi₂ powder?
Yes. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) can be provided upon request for batch-specific confirmation. This allows verification of purity, particle-size specification, and handling requirements before research use.
Atomfair MoSi₂ powder is a 99.5%-pure, ~2.5 µm APS tetragonal powder with a 2030 °C melting point and 6.26 g/cm³ density, suited to high-temperature furnace-element, oxidation-resistant coating, and microelectronic contact-material R&D. The material is supplied as loose powder, and batch-specific COA and SDS documentation must be requested separately.
Positive
- High Melting Point 2030 °C: The 2030 °C melting point supports research on high-temperature electric-furnace heating elements for glass, steel, electronics, and ceramic processing.
- Fine 2.5 µm APS Powder: The approximately -625 mesh / 2.5 µm APS particle size at 99.5% purity is compatible with work on oxidation-resistant high-emissivity coatings and microelectronic contact or polysilicon shunt materials.
Trade-offs
- Requires Downstream Processing: MoSi₂ is supplied as loose powder rather than a finished heating element, coating, or contact structure, so users must consolidate or apply it before evaluating end-use performance.
- Batch Verification Documentation On Request: COA and SDS are not preloaded with the product; batch-specific confirmation of purity, particle-size conformance, and handling requirements must be requested separately.
Every advanced material, component, equipment, and instrument in our catalog is backed by rigorous testing. We maintain strict internal quality management frameworks and align with CE conformity metrics to deliver transparent, reproducible performance data via our public open-science repository.
To request raw batch performance data, submit formal vendor registration paperwork, or execute a fast-turnaround R&D manufacturing loop, contact us at inquiry@atomfair.com.
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