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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
  
Yellowish powder with cubic crystals. Antimony pentoxide is used as a [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=flame%20retardant flame retardant] in clothing.
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Yellowish powder with cubic crystals. Antimony pentoxide is used as a [[flame%20retardant|flame retardant]] in clothing.
  
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
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[[[SliderGallery rightalign|antimony pentoxide.jpg~Chemical structure]]]
 
[[[SliderGallery rightalign|antimony pentoxide.jpg~Chemical structure]]]
  
== Other Properties ==
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== Risks ==
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* Decomposes on heating. 
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* Strong oxidizer. 
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* Fisher Scientific: [https://fscimage.fishersci.com/msds/98839.htm MSDS]
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== Physical and Chemical Properties ==
  
 
Soluble in strong bases and concentrated hydrochloric acid. Slightly soluble in water.
 
Soluble in strong bases and concentrated hydrochloric acid. Slightly soluble in water.
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== Hazards and Safety ==
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==Resources and Citations==
 
 
Decomposes on heating.  Strong oxidizer. 
 
 
 
Fisher Scientific: [https://fscimage.fishersci.com/msds/98839.htm MSDS]
 
 
 
== Authority ==
 
  
 
* Richard S. Lewis, ''Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
 
* Richard S. Lewis, ''Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993

Latest revision as of 13:27, 27 April 2022

Description

Yellowish powder with cubic crystals. Antimony pentoxide is used as a Flame retardant in clothing.

Synonyms and Related Terms

antimony (V) oxide; diaphoretic antimony; white oxide of antimony; antimony anhydride; antimonic acid; stibic anhydride

Chemical structure

Antimony pentoxide.jpg


Risks

  • Decomposes on heating.
  • Strong oxidizer.
  • Fisher Scientific: MSDS

Physical and Chemical Properties

Soluble in strong bases and concentrated hydrochloric acid. Slightly soluble in water.

Composition Sb2O5
CAS 1314-60-9
Melting Point 450 C
Density 3.78 g/ml
Molecular Weight mol. wt. = 323.52

Resources and Citations

  • Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
  • The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 739
  • Susan E. Schur, Conservation Terminology: A review of Past & Current Nomenclature of Materials, Technology and Conservation, Spring (p.34-39); Summer (p.35-38); Fall (p.25-36), 1985