Silicic acid (CED0002779)

Silicic acid is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula H4O4Si and an average molecular weight of 96.11 g/mol. Silicic acid belongs to the miscellaneous metallic oxoanionic compounds, a subclass of miscellaneous mixed metal/non-metals within the inorganic compounds. In industrial applications, the compound is utilized as a dispersing agent and as processing aids not otherwise specified. Silicic acid is found in or released from 56 recorded sources. Within the category of electrical and electronic equipment, it is associated with amplifiers, antennas, coils, auxiliary devices, and colour television systems, among 23 other items. It is present in building and construction materials, including floors, ceilings, roofs, fencing, and ladders, as well as four additional sources. In household cleaning and consumer products, it is found in bleaching agents, match receptacles or boxes, cigar cigarettes, non electric simulated smoking devices, other smoking requisites, and six other products. Additionally, it is found in household items such as watch chains. In the sector of food, food processing, and cookware, silicic acid is associated with the processing of fish, fermentation processes for beer, and the preparation of wort, vinegar, wine, or sparkling wine, among two other sources.