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AS2S3 [2 records]

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Record 1 2011-08-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
As2S3
formula, see observation
1303-33-9
CAS number
DEF

A chemical product in the form of yellow crystals or of a powder which changes to a red form at 170°C, is insoluble in water and hydrochloric acid.

OBS

Occurs in nature as the mineral orpiment.

OBS

arsenic trisulfide: ambiguous name.

OBS

Used as a pigment, a reducing agent, in pyrotechnics, in glass used for infrared lenses, semi conductors, and for hair removal from hides.

OBS

Chemical formula: As2S3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
As2S3
formula, see observation
1303-33-9
CAS number
OBS

Existe à l'état naturel sous le nom d'orpiment.

OBS

trisulfure d'arsenic : nom ambigu.

OBS

Formule chimique : As2S3

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
As2S3
formula, see observation
1303-33-9
CAS number
OBS

Polvo o cristales de color amarillo, insoluble en agua y ácido clorhídrico, soluble en soluciones alcalinas de sulfuro y ácido nítrico. Muy tóxico.

OBS

Fórmula química: As2S3

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Record 2 2011-04-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
Universal entry(ies)
As2S3
formula, see observation
DEF

A lemon-yellow, orange, or orange brownish monoclinic mineral which consists of a native, poorly formed arsenic sulfide.

CONT

Orpiment is a rare mineral that usually forms with realgar. In fact the two minerals are almost always together. ... The yellow color is special to orpiment and can be confused only with a few other minerals.

OBS

Orpiment is derived from the latin "auripigmentum," or golden pigment.

OBS

Chemical formula: As2S3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
As2S3
formula, see observation
DEF

Minéral (sulfure d'arsenic (61 % As] du système cristallin monoclinique, jaune or ou jaune citron, se présentant en concrétions assez volumineuses d'aspect résineux et dont les cristaux sont difficiles à déceler.

CONT

L'orpiment appartient à la classe des sulfures, il est composé de soufre (39 %) et d'arsenic (61 %). Il cristallise dans le système monoclinique et se présente en cristaux tabulaires ou prismatiques allongés qui atteignent parfois des dimensions remarquables (5 cm de longueur). [...] L'orpiment a une belle couleur jaune doré, tendant au jaune orangé dans les cristaux. [...] Il est souvent associé à la stibine, au réalgar, au cinabre, à l'arsenic natif, à la calcite, à la barytine et au gypse.

OBS

Formule chimique : As2S3

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Mineralogía
Entrada(s) universal(es)
As2S3
formula, see observation
OBS

Mineral compuesto de arsénico y azufre, de color de limón, textura laminar y fibrosa y brillo craso nacarado. Venenoso.

OBS

Fórmula química: As2S3

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