Abstract: A dry alkaline earth metal silicate or an alkali metal silicate is reacted with a concentrated mineral acid, forming a white granular mixture. The mineral acid is then neutralized with a dry alkali metal carbonate or hydroxide producing monosilanal and monosilanic acid. Monosilanal will react with water to produce monosilandiol.
Abstract: A dry alkaline earth metal silicate or an alkali metal silicate is reacted with a concentrated mineral acid to form silico-formic acid and hydrogen salt. The acid and hydrogen salt is reacted with a dry alkali metal carbonate or hydroxide to produce monosilanal. Monosilanol is reacted with water to produce monosilandiol.