Order number: 1314-56-3
Part number: AC100042316
Phosphorus Pentoxide finds application across laboratory and industrial settings as a powerful desiccant due to its dehydrating properties. Its molecular formula is H4O7P2, with a molecular weight of 177.98. It melts at 61 °C. The substance requires caution handling, as it carries a Danger signal word, signifying potential harm.
| Name | Value | |
|---|---|---|
| ADR | : | 8 II |
| WGK | : | 1 |
| EG-Nr. | : | 215-236-1 |
| UN-Nr. | : | 1807 |
| CAS No. | : | 1314-56-3 |
| Density (D) | : | 2,284 g/cm³ |
| Molar mass (M) | : | 141,94 g/mol |
| Empirical formula | : | P2O5 |
| Melting point (mp) | : | 420 °C |
| Suitable (as desiccant) for | : | Neutral and acidic gases, saturated aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, acetylene, anhydrides, nitriles, alkyl and aryl halides, hydrogen sulphide |
| Not suitable (as desiccant) for | : | Alcohols, amines, acids, ketones, ethers, hydrogen chloride, hydrogen fluoride |
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