Silane (SiH₄)

Silane (SiH₄)

Pyrophoric, colorless gas; ignites spontaneously in air and is used in semiconductor technology.

Can be measured with:

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Formation/Occurrence:

Industrial production; CVD processes, thin-film solar cells.

Limit Values:

Workplace limit values exist; the primary hazard is spontaneous ignition/explosion.

Effects:

Risk of burns/explosion; inhaling decomposition products irritates the respiratory tract.

Safety:

Inert gas purging, exhaust gas combustion/scrubbing, leak detection.

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