Ferrous hexafluorosilicate, hexahydrate

• CAT Number: M144105
• CAS Number: 12021-70-4
• Molecular Formula: FeSiF6·6H2O
• Molecular Weight: 306.02
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Iron fluorosilicate (FeSiF6), hexahydrate
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: hexafluorosilicon(2-); iron(2+); hexahydrate
• InChI: InChI=1S/F6Si.Fe.6H2O/c1-7(2,3,4,5)6;;;;;;;/h;;6*1H2/q-2;+2
• InChIKey: QJLSBHAFCOWSHF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: O.O.O.O.O.O.F[Si-2](F)(F)(F)(F)F.[Fe+2]

Ferrous hexafluorosilicate hexahydrate is a chemical compound consisting of iron (Fe²⁺) coordinated with hexafluorosilicate anions (SiF₆²⁻) and water molecules. It typically exists in the form of a crystalline solid containing six water molecules (hexahydrate). This compound is of interest in various industrial applications, particularly in water fluoridation and metal surface treatment processes like corrosion resistance. It is also studied for its potential roles in chemical research and material science due to the presence of both iron and fluorosilicate components, which can influence various chemical reactions and material properties.