Silikonoxid

Silikonoxid is a chemical compound with the formula SiO. It is also known as silicon monoxide. In its pure form, it is a colorless, amorphous solid. It is not a stable compound and readily disproportionates at elevated temperatures into silicon dioxide (SiO2) and elemental silicon. This instability makes its isolation and handling challenging.

Silikonoxid is often encountered in vapor deposition processes. When silicon is evaporated in a partial vacuum containing oxygen, silikonoxid can form. It is also found in the atmospheres of some stars and planets where conditions are suitable for its existence. In some industrial applications, it is used as a protective coating. The material's reactivity is a key characteristic, influencing its behavior in various chemical and physical environments. It is important to distinguish silikonoxid from silicon dioxide, which is a much more stable and widely occurring compound.