The Calcium silicide(CaSi₂) with CAS registry number of 12013-56-8 is also known as Calcium silicon (CaSi₂). It belongs to product categories of Silicides; CalciumMetal and Ceramic Science; Ceramics; Inorganic Salts; Synthetic Reagents. Its EINECS registry number is 234-588-7. In addition, the formula is CaSi₂ and the molecular weight is 96.25. This chemical is a whitish or dark grey to black solid and should be stored in sealed containers in cool and dry place.

Preparation of Calcium silicide(CaSi₂): it is prepared by reaction of CaO with silicon. The reaction mixture is mixed with CaF₂ and CaCl₂ at the temperature of 1400 °C.

Uses of Calcium silicide(CaSi₂): it is used for manufacture of special metal alloys. Besides, it is used as fuel to make special mixtures in pyrotechnics. In some mixtures it may be substituted with ferrosilicon.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it. When contacting with water it can liberate extremely flammable gases. During using it, keep container dry and in case of fire use.

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
1. SMILES: [Si][Ca][Si]
2. InChI: InChI=1/Ca.2Si/rCaSi2/c2-1-3
3. InChIKey: HAUJAPUPPYHUGS-VZMHGTIXAA
4. Std. InChI: InChI=1S/Ca.2Si
5. Std. InChIKey: HAUJAPUPPYHUGS-UHFFFAOYSA-N