Antimony pentoxide
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| Antimony pentoxide | |
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| Other names | antimony(V) oxide |
| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | [1314-60-9] |
| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | Sb2O5 |
| Molar mass | 323.5 g/mol |
| Appearance | yellow solid |
| Density | 3.78 g/cm3, solid |
| Melting point |
380°C (decomposes) |
| Solubility in water | very slightly soluble |
| Hazards | |
| EU classification | not listed |
| NFPA 704 |
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Antimony pentoxide (Sb2O5) is a chemical compound of antimony and oxygen that is used in a variety of industrial processes. It finds use as a Flame retardant in ABS and other plastics, a flocculant in the production of titanium dioxide and is sometimes used in the production of glass, paint and adhesives.[1][2] It contains antimony in the +5 oxidation state.
[edit] References
- ^ Bartlett, Jeffrey (1997-03-19). Colloidal Antimony Pentoxide in Flame Retarded ABS. Nyacol Products, Inc. Retrieved on 2006-07-28.
- ^ ANTIMONY PENTOXIDE. chemicalLAND21.com. Retrieved on 2006-07-28.
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