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ANTIMONY CHLORIDE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-08-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- antimony trichloride
1, record 1, English, antimony%20trichloride
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- trichlorostibane 2, record 1, English, trichlorostibane
correct
- antimony chloride 3, record 1, English, antimony%20chloride
avoid, see observation
- antimonous chloride 4, record 1, English, antimonous%20chloride
avoid
- caustic antimony 4, record 1, English, caustic%20antimony
avoid
- trichlorostibine 5, record 1, English, trichlorostibine
avoid
- butter of antimony 6, record 1, English, butter%20of%20antimony
avoid
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a hygroscopic colorless crystalline mass [that] fumes slightly in air, [that] is soluble in alcohol acetone, [that] forms antimony oxychloride in water, and [that] is used as a mordant, in antimony salts, as a chlorinating agent, and in the fireproofing of textiles ... 7, record 1, English, - antimony%20trichloride
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chemical formula: SbCl3 or Cl3Sb 8, record 1, English, - antimony%20trichloride
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
antimony chloride: A generic term (see also this record). 8, record 1, English, - antimony%20trichloride
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- trichlorure d'antimoine
1, record 1, French, trichlorure%20d%27antimoine
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- trichlorostibane 2, record 1, French, trichlorostibane
correct, masculine noun
- beurre d'antimoine 3, record 1, French, beurre%20d%27antimoine
avoid, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit se présentant sous la forme d'aiguilles orthorhombiques incolores ou d'une masse cristalline blanche à jaunâtre, très hygroscopique, fumant légèrement à l'air, soluble dans l'alcool,l'acétone et le benzène, utilisé comme catalyseur en synthèse organique, comme mordant en impression textile, dans le traitement des métaux (coloration du zinc, le bronzage de l'acier) et dans la fabrication des sels d'antimoine. 4, record 1, French, - trichlorure%20d%27antimoine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : SbCl3 ou Cl3Sb 5, record 1, French, - trichlorure%20d%27antimoine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
chlorure d'antimoine : Ce nom est aussi utilisé comme synonyme, mais c'est un terme générique (voir aussi cette fiche). 5, record 1, French, - trichlorure%20d%27antimoine
Record 1, Key term(s)
- chlorure d'antimoine
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- tricloruro de antimonio
1, record 1, Spanish, tricloruro%20de%20antimonio
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sólido cristalino incoloro, transparente e higroscópico, soluble en alcohol, acetona y ácidos. Muy tóxico e irritante. 2, record 1, Spanish, - tricloruro%20de%20antimonio
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: SbCl3 2, record 1, Spanish, - tricloruro%20de%20antimonio
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-07-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- antimony pentachloride
1, record 2, English, antimony%20pentachloride
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- antimonic chloride 2, record 2, English, antimonic%20chloride
avoid, see observation, obsolete
- antimony perchloride 3, record 2, English, antimony%20perchloride
avoid
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the pentachloride, SbCl5, is an oily liquid with reddish-yellow color, is hygroscopic and solidifies after moisture is absorbed, decomposes in excess water, is soluble in hyrochloric acid and chloroform, and is used in analytical testing for cesium and alkaloids, for dyeing, and as an intermediary in synthesis ... 4, record 2, English, - antimony%20pentachloride
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"Antimonic" is said of a compound in which the antimony has a valence of five, as antimony pentachloride, pentasulfide, etc. 5, record 2, English, - antimony%20pentachloride
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: SbCl5 or Cl5Sb 6, record 2, English, - antimony%20pentachloride
Record 2, Key term(s)
- antimony chloride
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- pentachlorure d'antimoine
1, record 2, French, pentachlorure%20d%27antimoine
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- perchlorure d'antimoine 2, record 2, French, perchlorure%20d%27antimoine
avoid, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit chimique se présentant sous la forme d'un liquide huileux jaune-rougeâtre, hygroscopique, fumant à l'air humide, utilisé comme agent chlorant en synthèse organique. 3, record 2, French, - pentachlorure%20d%27antimoine
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme générique «chlorure d'antimoine» est parfois utilisé comme synonyme. 3, record 2, French, - pentachlorure%20d%27antimoine
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : SbCl5 ou Cl5Sb 3, record 2, French, - pentachlorure%20d%27antimoine
Record 2, Key term(s)
- chlorure d'antimoine
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- pentacloruro de antimonio
1, record 2, Spanish, pentacloruro%20de%20antimonio
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Líquido oleoso amarillo-rojizo de olor desagradable. Higroscópico. Soluble en solución acuosa de ácido tartárico, ácido clorhídrico y cloroformo. Muy tóxico y corrosivo. 1, record 2, Spanish, - pentacloruro%20de%20antimonio
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: SbCl5 o Cl5Sb 2, record 2, Spanish, - pentacloruro%20de%20antimonio
Record 3 - internal organization data 2001-06-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- antimony chloride
1, record 3, English, antimony%20chloride
correct, see observation
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Either of two chlorides of antimony: the trichloride SbCl3 [and] the pentachloride SbCl5 ... 2, record 3, English, - antimony%20chloride
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
antimony chloride: This is an ambiguous generic term that should be avoided. It is better to speak of the antimony trichloride or of the antimony pentachloride, depending on the context. 3, record 3, English, - antimony%20chloride
Record 3, Key term(s)
- antimony chlorides
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- chlorure d'antimoine
1, record 3, French, chlorure%20d%27antimoine
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Chlorures d'antimoine. Le trichlorure SbCl3 est obtenu par action de l'acide chlorhydrique sur la stibine (alors que] le pentachlorure SbCl5 [est] préparé par l'action du chlore sur l'antimoine [...] 2, record 3, French, - chlorure%20d%27antimoine
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
chlorure d'antimoine : Ce terme, parce que générique, est imprécis et devrait être évité, sauf si on parle des chlorures d'antimoine comme collectif. Il est préférable d'utiliser les termes spécifiques «trichlorure d'antimoine» ou «pentachlorure d'antimoine», selon le contexte. 3, record 3, French, - chlorure%20d%27antimoine
Record 3, Key term(s)
- chlorures d'antimoine
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- basic antimony chloride 1, record 4, English, basic%20antimony%20chloride
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- oxychlorure d'antimoine 1, record 4, French, oxychlorure%20d%27antimoine
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- chlorure d'antimonyle 1, record 4, French, chlorure%20d%27antimonyle
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
T.I. - A8 1, record 4, French, - oxychlorure%20d%27antimoine
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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