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Inorganic chemistry

Copper sulphide

Chemistry; Inorganic chemistry

CuS Black, monoclinic or hexagonal crystals that break down at 220_C; used in paints on ship bottoms to prevent fouling.

Sodium cyanide

Chemistry; Inorganic chemistry

NaCN A poisonous, water-soluble, white powder melting at 563_C; decomposes rapidly when standing; used to manufacture pigments, in heat treatment of metals, and as a silver- and gold-ore extractant.

Cesium chloride

Chemistry; Inorganic chemistry

CsCl colourless cuboid crystals, melting point 646_C; used in filaments of radio tubes to increase sensitivity, in photoelectric cells, and for photosensitive deposit on cathodes.

Magnesium peroxide

Chemistry; Inorganic chemistry

MgO 2 A tasteless, odourless white powder; soluble in dilute acids, insoluble in water; a fire hazard; used as a bleaching and oxidising agent, and in medicine.

Silver fluoride

Chemistry; Inorganic chemistry

AgF_H 2 O A light-sensitive, yellow or brownish solid, soluble in water; dehydrated form melts at 435_C; used in medicine. Also known as tachiol.

Zinc oxide

Chemistry; Inorganic chemistry

ZnO A bitter-tasting, white to grey powder that is insoluble in water, soluble in alkalies and acids; melts at 1978_C; used as a pigment, moldgrowth inhibitor, and dietary supplement, and in ...

Mercurous chlorate

Chemistry; Inorganic chemistry

Hg 2 (ClO 3 ) 2 Poisonous white crystals that decompose at 250_C; soluble in alcohol and water; explodes in contact with combustible substances. Also known as mercury chlorate.

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