Vanadium tetrachloride
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Description
Reddish-brown liquid. Vanadium tetrachloride is used in glassmaking to produce iridescence.
Synonyms and Related Terms
vanadium (IV) chloride
Other Properties
Soluble in absolute alcohol.
| Composition | VCl4 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 7632-51-1 |
| Melting Point | -28 |
| Density | 1.816 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 192.75 |
| Boiling Point | 148-154 |
Hazards and Safety
Toxic by inhalation, ingestion and skin absorption. Corrosive on contact.
Nonflammable. Reacts explosively with water or moisture.
Fisher Scientific: MSDS
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- Michael McCann, Artist Beware, Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979
- Van Nostrand's Scientific Encyclopedia, Douglas M. Considine (ed.), Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1976