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ARSENIC ACID ANHYDRIDE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-08-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Chemistry
Universal entry(ies)
As2O5
formula, see observation
1303-28-2
CAS number
DEF

A chemical product in the form of a white, amorphous, deliquescent solid which forms arsenic acid in water, is soluble in water and alcohol, is derived by action of oxidizing agent such as nitric acid or arsenious oxide and which is used in arsenates, insecticides, dyeing and printing, colored glass, metal adhesives and as a weed killer.

OBS

arsenic pentoxide: obsolete form.

OBS

Chemical formula: As2O5

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Chimie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
As2O5
formula, see observation
1303-28-2
CAS number
CONT

L'anhydride arsénique [...] est une poudre blanche que l'on obtient en chauffant au rouge sombre l'acide arsénique.

OBS

pentoxyde d'arsenic : forme incorrecte.

OBS

Formule chimique : As2O5

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Química
Entrada(s) universal(es)
As2O5
formula, see observation
1303-28-2
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química: As2O5

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