Magnesium Silicide

Name:
Magnesium Silicide
Detailed information:

M Formula:	Mg2Si
Properties:
Bluish crystals. Mp 1085C, d 1.9, decomposes on heating above 500C, also by water and hydrochloric acid.
Derivation:
By heating magnesium powder with silicon in ratio of 20:6.
Use:
Semiconductor technology, electrical equipment.