What is Si4S3? Important knowledge about Si4S3

1. Definition of Si₄S₃:

1.1 Names:

• Common name: Silicon trisulfide
• English name: Silicon trisulfide

1.2 Atomic structure of Si₄S₃: Si₄S₃ is composed of 4 silicon atoms and 3 sulfur atoms.

1.3 Atomic mass: The total atomic mass of Si₄S₃ is 308.678 g/mol, in which the atomic mass of silicon is 28.0855 g/mol and sulfur is 32.066 g/mol.

1.4 Ion configuration: Si₄S₃ does not contain ions, it is a solid, brown-black substance that is insoluble in water.

2. Properties of Si₄S₃:

2.1 Physical properties: Si₄S₃ is a solid, brown-black, odorless substance that is insoluble in water. Its pH cannot be measured because it is insoluble in water.

2.2 Chemical properties: Si₄S₃ does not react with metals, acids, or non-metals. It only reacts with salts when heated.

3. Common chemical reactions: For Si₄S₃, there are no typical chemical reactions with metals, acids, non-metals, or salts.

4. Synthesis of Si₄S₃:

4.1 Laboratory synthesis: Due to its unique physical and chemical properties, Si₄S₃ cannot be synthesized in a typical chemistry laboratory.

4.2 Industrial synthesis: Si₄S₃ is not produced because it has no specific application in industry.