Antimony pentoxide
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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
Other Properties
Soluble in strong bases and concentrated hydrochloric acid. Slightly soluble in water.
| Composition | Sb2O5 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 1314-60-9 |
| Melting Point | 450 |
| Density | 3.78 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 323.52 |
Hazards and Safety
Decomposes on heating. Strong oxidizer.
Fisher Scientific: MSDS
Authority
- 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