silane
Simplest silicon hydride
Silane is a compound of silicon and hydrogen, analogous to methane but with silicon replacing carbon.
The simplest silane (SiH₄) is a colorless, flammable gas used in semiconductor manufacturing and solar panel production.
The term extends to a family of silicon-hydrogen compounds and their derivatives, important in creating water-repellent coatings and adhesion promoters.
Gas-to-solid coating process
- thin filmNarrow surface coating
- polysiliconMulti-crystal semiconductor material
- dopingProhibited athletic drug use
- waferThin crisp disk
microchip · transistor · integrated circuit · photovoltaic · solar cell · microelectronics · substrate
Combustion without external spark
- hydrolysisWater-induced bond cleavage
- oxidationLosing electrons chemically
- self-ignitingCombusting without external spark
- flammableProne to ignition
combustible · hazardous · exothermic · reactivity · decomposition · autoignition · crosslinking · condensation
Something that comes first
- catalystAgent enabling change
- reductionMaking something smaller
- stoichiometryQuantitative chemical reaction analysis
- laboratoryFacility for scientific investigation
Chemical promoting interfacial adhesion
- sealantGap-blocking substance
- coatingApplied surface covering
- water repellentResists liquid penetration
- hydrophobicRepels aqueous substances
glass fiber · composite · rubber · filler · primer · bonding agent · silicone · protective coating
CVD
Gas-to-solid coating process
- thin filmNarrow surface coating
- polysiliconMulti-crystal semiconductor material
- dopingProhibited athletic drug use
wafer · microchip · transistor · integrated circuit · photovoltaic · solar cell · microelectronics · substrate
spontaneous ignition
Combustion without external spark
- hydrolysisWater-induced bond cleavage
- oxidationLosing electrons chemically
- self-ignitingCombusting without external spark
flammable · combustible · hazardous · exothermic · reactivity · decomposition · autoignition · crosslinking · condensation
precursor
Something that comes first
- catalystAgent enabling change
- reductionMaking something smaller
- stoichiometryQuantitative chemical reaction analysis
laboratory · yield · purification · distillation · glovebox
coupling agent
Chemical promoting interfacial adhesion
- sealantGap-blocking substance
- coatingApplied surface covering
- water repellentResists liquid penetration
hydrophobic · glass fiber · composite · rubber · filler · primer · bonding agent · silicone · protective coating · fiberglass