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I hope you realize that "silicon dioxide" is sand. If you're paying for it under the impression that it's some kind of miracle drug, you should stop doing so.

It's biologically inert, though it's not a great idea to eat it for purely physical reasons.

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What does silicon taste like?

Silicon is not safe for consumption, and tasting it can be harmful. It does not have a taste as it is not a food item. If ingested, it can cause harm to the body. It is best to avoid putting silicon in your mouth.


Is silicon edible?

Silicon in its pure form is not considered edible and can be harmful if ingested in large amounts. However, small traces of silicon are naturally found in some foods and are generally safe for consumption.


Is silicon dioxide helpful or harmful to humans?

The short answer: Unless you are inhaling it as a dust on a fairly continuous basis, then no.. it's perfectly safe. SiO2 is the single most common compound on the face of the earth. It's in various quantities in all of the foods that you eat, with the largest contributions from plants that have absorbed it from the ground. It is readily absorbed and excreted into the urine. It is the basic chemical compound of sand, glass, and most rock. However, don't be bothered by this because like all other chemical compounds, the formation that it takes in relation to fellow molecules determines a lot of its properties. For example, comparing the SiO2 in the food to you eat to the SiO2 in the window next to you, is like comparing the steam in your shower to the iceberg that sunk the titanic. Yeah, the steam and the iceberg are made of the same basic compound (H2O), but they have vastly different properties because of the relationship of the molecules to one another and whats been done to them.


Why silicon dioxide is a suitable for welding blankets?

Silicon dioxide in the form of silica fabric is suitable for welding blankets because it has a high melting point, good thermal insulation properties, and resistance to sparks and splatter generated during welding. It helps protect surrounding areas from heat, sparks, and molten metal while providing a safe barrier for workers and equipment during welding operations.


Silicon dioxide what are the dangers of ingesting these chemicals?

To my knowledge (I am a med student but that in no way gives me the authority to answer this with certainty) silica (silicon dioxide) is only dangerous via inhalation. Depending on the particulate size, particles may become lodged in the lungs causing lesions known as silicosis. I would assume that ingestion of SiO2 would not cause any damage except maybe for some vicious diarrhea or gastroenteritis. It is not soluble in water to any appreciable amount and even then, it is a relatively inert compound. Anyway, I don't think eating silica packets would be a fun past time but nevertheless don't do it.

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