Inorganic chemistry

Inorganic chemistry

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Inorganic chemistry

Cobalt sulphate

Chemistry; Inorganic chemistry

Any compound of either divalent or trivalent cobalt and the sulphate group; anhydrous cobaltous sulfate, CoSO 4 , contains divalent cobalt, has a melting point of 96.8_C, is soluble in methanol, and ...

Mercuric nitrate

Chemistry; Inorganic chemistry

Hg(NO 3 ) 2 _H 2 O Poisonous, colourless crystals that decompose when heated; soluble in water and nitric acid, insoluble in alcohol; a fire hazard; used in medicine, in nitrating organic aromatics, ...

Silver bromide

Chemistry; Inorganic chemistry

AgBr Yellowish, light-sensitive crystals; soluble in potassium bromide and potassium cyanide, slightly soluble in water; melts at 432_C; used in photographic films and plates.

Zinc cyanide

Chemistry; Inorganic chemistry

Zn(CN) 2 A toxic, white powder that is insoluble in water and alcohol, soluble in alkalies and dilute acids; melts at 800_C; used as an analytical reagent and insecticide, and in medicine and metal ...

Silver acetylide

Chemistry; Inorganic chemistry

Ag 2 C 2 A white explosive powder used in detonators.

Zinc carbonate

Chemistry; Inorganic chemistry

ZnCO 3 White crystals that are insoluble in water, soluble in alkalies and acids; used in ceramics and ointments, and as a fireproofing agent and feed additive.

Zinc chromate

Chemistry; Inorganic chemistry

ZnCrO 4 A toxic, yellow powder that is insoluble in water, soluble in acids; used as a pigment in paints (artists’, automotive, primer), varnishes, linoleum, and epoxy laminates.