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Inorganic chemistry

Cobaltous chloride

Chemistry; Inorganic chemistry

CoCl 2 or CoCl 2 _6H 2 O A compound whose anhydrous form consists of blue crystals and sublimes when heated, and whose hydrated form consists of red crystals and melts at 86.8_C; both forms are used ...

Sodium pentaborate

Chemistry; Inorganic chemistry

Na 2 B 10 O 16 _10H 2 O A white, water-soluble powder; used in glassmaking, weed killers, and fireproofing compositions.

Chromyl chloride

Chemistry; Inorganic chemistry

CrO 2 Cl 2 A dark-red, toxic, fuming liquid that boils at 116_C; reacts with water to form chromic acid; used to make dyes and chromium complexes. Also known as chlorochromic anhydride; chromium ...

Mercuric

Chemistry; Inorganic chemistry

The mercury ion with a 2_ oxidation state, for example Hg(NO 3 ) 2 .

Sodium bisulfite

Chemistry; Inorganic chemistry

NaHSO 3 A colorless, water-soluble solid; decomposes when heated. Also known as sodium acid sulfite.

Aluminium fluosilicate

Chemistry; Inorganic chemistry

Al 2 (SiF 6 ) 3 A white powder that is soluble in hot water; used for artificial gems, enamels, and glass. Also known as aluminium silicofluoride.

Disilane

Chemistry; Inorganic chemistry

Si 2 H 6 A spontaneously flammable compound of silicon and hydrogen; it exists as a liquid at room temperature.

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