Difference between revisions of "Sodium arsenite"
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sodium meta-arsenite; sodium metaarsenite | sodium meta-arsenite; sodium metaarsenite | ||
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| + | * Extremely poisonous. | ||
| + | * Toxic by inhalation and ingestion. | ||
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Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in ethanol. | Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in ethanol. | ||
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! scope="row"| Density | ! scope="row"| Density | ||
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[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Revision as of 15:33, 31 May 2022
Description
A grayish white poisonous powder. Sodium arsenite was used by taxidermists in arsenical soaps for cleaning and sterilizing hides. It was also used as an Insecticide for termites.
Synonyms and Related Terms
sodium meta-arsenite; sodium metaarsenite
Risks
- Extremely poisonous.
- Toxic by inhalation and ingestion.
Physical and Chemical Properties
Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in ethanol.
| Composition | NaAsO2 |
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| CAS | 7784-46-5 |
| Density | 1.87 g/ml |