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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | A colorless, poisonous gas. Nitric oxide reacts with with oxygen in air to produce [ | + | A colorless, poisonous gas. Nitric oxide reacts with with oxygen in air to produce [[nitrogen%20dioxide|nitrogen dioxide]]. Nitric oxide is formed when [[nitric%20acid|nitric acid]] reacts with [[copper|copper]] and when [[ammonia|ammonia]] reacts with [[platinum|platinum]]. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
Revision as of 09:48, 10 May 2016
Description
A colorless, poisonous gas. Nitric oxide reacts with with oxygen in air to produce Nitrogen dioxide. Nitric oxide is formed when Nitric acid reacts with Copper and when Ammonia reacts with Platinum.
Synonyms and Related Terms
nitrogen oxide; mononitrogen monoxide; nitrogen monoxide
Other Properties
Slightly soluble in water.
| Composition | NO |
|---|---|
| CAS | 10102-43-9 |
| Melting Point | -163.6 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 30.01 |
| Boiling Point | -151.8 |
Hazards and Safety
Strongly irritating to skin. Toxic by inhalation.
LINK: International Chemical Safety Card