Phosphorous pentoxide

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Phosphorous pentoxide Specification

Taste
Odorless and tasteless reacts strongly with water to form phosphoric acid

Molecular Formula
P4O10

Shelf Life
Stable under recommended storage conditions

CAS No
1314-56-3

Ph Level
Highly acidic (reacts with water to give acidic solutions)

Properties
Dehydrating agent acidic nature reacts strongly with moisture

Usage
Mainly in industrial and laboratory applications including fertilizers glass manufacturing and chemical synthesis

Density
2.39 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

Ingredients
Phosphorus Oxygen

Application
Used as a dehydrating agent in organic synthesis and as a desiccant

Melting Point
340C (when heated sublimates)

Purity
98-99%

Poisonous
YES

Smell
Odorless

Storage
Store in a tightly closed container in a dry and well-ventilated area

HS Code
28129019

Shape
Amorphous powdery structure

Structural Formula
Consists of four phosphorus atoms surrounded by oxygen atoms forming a tetrahedral network

Grade
Industrial grade

Appearance
White powder

EINECS No
215-236-1

Physical Form
White crystalline powder

Molecular Weight
283.88 g/mol

Solubility
Reacts with water forms phosphoric acid

About Phosphorous pentoxide

Phosphorous pentoxide

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FAQs of Phosphorous pentoxide:

Q: What is the application of Phosphorous pentoxide?

A: Phosphorous pentoxide is used as a dehydrating agent in organic synthesis and as a desiccant.

Q: What is the grade of Phosphorous pentoxide?

A: Phosphorous pentoxide is of industrial grade.

Q: How should Phosphorous pentoxide be stored?

A: Phosphorous pentoxide should be stored in a tightly closed container in a dry and well-ventilated area.

Q: Is Phosphorous pentoxide poisonous?

A: Yes, Phosphorous pentoxide is poisonous and reacts strongly with water to form phosphoric acid.

Q: What are the main uses of Phosphorous pentoxide?

A: Phosphorous pentoxide is mainly used in industrial and laboratory applications, including fertilizers, glass manufacturing, and chemical synthesis.

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