Definitions for "Silane"
A compound gas consisting of hydrogen and silicon. An intermediate stage in the production of polysilicon.
chemical formula SiH4, silane is a pyrophoric, toxic gas with a TLV of 5ppm, and is combustible in the range of ~1-96%. Silane is widely used to deposit silicon containing films in a variety of CVD reactions.
A highly reactive molecule having a Silicon atom as the central unit. Typically functionalized and used as crosslinkers and adhesion promoters.