Difference between revisions of "Hydrogen sulfide"
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sulfureted hydrogen; hydrosulfuric acid; ashepatic air; fetid air of sulfur; sulphydric acid; hydrothionic acid | sulfureted hydrogen; hydrosulfuric acid; ashepatic air; fetid air of sulfur; sulphydric acid; hydrothionic acid | ||
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| + | * Highly toxic by inhalation. | ||
| + | * Will tarnish silver and lead. | ||
| + | * Causes irritation to eyes and mucous membranes. | ||
| + | * Flammable, dangerous fire risk. Explosive limits 4.3-46%. | ||
| + | * Airgas: [https://www.airgas.com/msds/001029.pdf SDS] | ||
| + | ==Physical and Chemical Properties== | ||
Soluble in water, glycerol, gasoline, kerosene, carbon disulfide. Burns in air with a pale blue flame. | Soluble in water, glycerol, gasoline, kerosene, carbon disulfide. Burns in air with a pale blue flame. | ||
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Revision as of 13:22, 14 September 2022
Description
A colorless gas that smells like rotten eggs. Hydrogen sulfide occurs as a component in natural gas, volcanic gas, and sulfur springs. It is also produced as an air pollutant due to the combustion of sulfur containing coal and the organic decay of manure. Hydrogen sulfide can also be emitted from some paints, textiles, and vulcanized rubbers. As a component in air pollution, it is responsible for tarnishing silver and blackening lead pigments. Commercially, hydrogen sulfide is used as an antiseptic and a bleach.
Synonyms and Related Terms
sulfureted hydrogen; hydrosulfuric acid; ashepatic air; fetid air of sulfur; sulphydric acid; hydrothionic acid
Risks
- Highly toxic by inhalation.
- Will tarnish silver and lead.
- Causes irritation to eyes and mucous membranes.
- Flammable, dangerous fire risk. Explosive limits 4.3-46%.
- Airgas: SDS
Physical and Chemical Properties
Soluble in water, glycerol, gasoline, kerosene, carbon disulfide. Burns in air with a pale blue flame.
| Composition | H2S |
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| CAS | 7783-06-4 |
| Melting Point | -83.8 C |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 34.08 |
| Boiling Point | -60.2 C |