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NITROGEN (IV) OXIDE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-08-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
NO2
formula, see observation
10102-44-0
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound which appears under the form of a red to brown gas above 21.1°C, a brown liquid below 21.1°C, a colourless solid at approximately -11°C, is derived by oxidation of nitric acid, constitutes an intermediate stage in the oxidation of ammonia to nitric acid, and is used in the production of nitric acid, as a nitrating agent, an oxidizing agent, a catalyst, an oxidizer for rocket fuels and a polymerization inhibitor for acrylates.

OBS

The pressurized liquid is ... dinitrogen tetraoxide because of admixture of N2O4 with NO2 ...

OBS

nitrogen dioxide: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name corresponding to the CAS number indicated on the present record; term adopted by Environment Canada, used in the list of pollutants measured in the National Air Pollution Surveillance Network (NAPS).

OBS

Chemical formula: NO2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
NO2
formula, see observation
10102-44-0
CAS number
DEF

Oxyde de l'azote que l'on utilise dans la production d'acide nitrique, dans la fabrication d'explosifs, comme agent de blanchiment, comme agent de nitration, comme comburant, et comme agent oxydant.

OBS

dioxyde d'azote : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) pour le nom systématique correspondant au numéro CAS indiqué sur la présente fiche; terme retenu par Environnement Canada, utilisé dans la liste des polluants mesurés par le Réseau national de surveillance de la pollution atmosphérique (RNSPA).

OBS

Formule chimique : NO2

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
NO2
formula, see observation
10102-44-0
CAS number
OBS

Líquido amarillo o gas rojo pardo. Componente importante de la contaminación del aire producida por los escapes de los automóviles. Muy tóxico.

OBS

Fórmula química : NO2

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