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O2PB [2 records]

Record 1 2011-08-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
PbO2
formula, see observation
O2Pb
formula, see observation
1309-60-0
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound ... which appears under the form of poisonous, brown hexagonal crystals that decompose when heated, is insoluble in water and alcohol, soluble in glacial acetic acid, is derived by adding bleaching powder to an alkaline solution of lead hydroxide, and is used as an oxidizing agent, in electrodes, lead-acid storage batteries, matches and explosives, as a textile mordant, in dye manufacture, and as an analytical reagent.

OBS

Chemical formula: PbO2 or O2Pb

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
PbO2
formula, see observation
O2Pb
formula, see observation
1309-60-0
CAS number
OBS

Formule chimique : PbO2 ou O2Pb

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
PbO2
formula, see observation
O2Pb
formula, see observation
1309-60-0
CAS number
OBS

Sólido cristalino de color pardo. Soluble en ácido acético glacial, insoluble en agua y alcohol. Oxidante. Tóxico.

OBS

Fórmula química: PbO2 o O2Pb

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Record 2 2011-08-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Explosives and Pyrotechnical Materials (Industries)
Universal entry(ies)
C6H3N3O8•Pb
formula, see observation
C6H(NO2)3(O2Pb)
formula, see observation
63918-97-8
CAS number
15245-44-0
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound which is practically insoluble in water, is prepared by adding a solution of magnesium styphnate (from magnesium oxide and styphnic acid) to a lead salt solution, detonates at 500°F (260°C), presents a dangerous explosion risk and constitutes an initiating explosive.

OBS

The monohydrate appears under the form of monoclinic, orange-yellow crystals with a density of 3.1, and the anhydrous product has a density of 2.9.

OBS

Chemical formula: C6H3N3O8•Pb or C6H(NO2)3(O2Pb)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Explosifs et artifices (Industries)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C6H3N3O8•Pb
formula, see observation
C6H(NO2) 3(O2Pb)
formula, see observation
63918-97-8
CAS number
15245-44-0
CAS number
OBS

Formule chimique : C6H3N3O8•Pb ou C6H(NO2)3(O2Pb)

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Explosivos y fuegos de artificio (Industrias)
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C6H3N3O8•Pb
formula, see observation
C6H(NO2)3(O2Pb)
formula, see observation
63918-97-8
CAS number
15245-44-0
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química : C6H3N3O8•Pb o C6H(NO2)3(O2Pb)

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