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silaneor silicon hydrideAny of a series of inorganic compounds of silicon and hydrogen with covalent bonds and the general chemical formula SinH(2n + 2). Silanes are structural analogs of saturated hydrocarbons (see saturation; alkane) but are much less stable. All burn or explode when exposed to air and react readily with halogens or hydrogen halides to form halogenated silanes and with olefins to form alkylsilanes, products used as water repellents and as starting materials for silicones. silane [′si‚lān] (inorganic chemistry) SinH2n+2A class of silicon-based compounds analogous to alkanes, that is, straight-chain, saturated paraffin hydrocarbons; they can be gaseous or liquid. Also known as silicon hydride. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Key statement: A silane coupling agent for coupling an elastomer and a filler wherein said silane comprises a hydrolysable group which is released to yield a compound that improves downstream processability. Improved dispersion of mineral fillers in thermoplastics and EPDM rubbers is reportedly achieved with a new silane coupling agent from Dow Coming Corp. This latter phase develops as a result of the dual reactivity of a silane coupling agent, (YRSi[X. |
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