Inorganic chemistry

Inorganic chemistry

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sellite

Chemistry; Inorganic chemistry

A solution of sodium sulfite (Na 2 SO 3 ) used in the purification of 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene to remove unsymmetrical isomers.

vanadyl chloride

Chemistry; Inorganic chemistry

V 2 O 2 Cl 4 _5H 2 O Toxic, deliquescent, water- and alcoholsoluble green crystals; used to mordant textiles.

calcium peroxide

Chemistry; Inorganic chemistry

CaO 2 A cream-colored powder that decomposes in water; used as an antiseptic and a detergent.

lye

Chemistry; Inorganic chemistry

1. A solution of potassium hydroxide or sodium hydroxide used as a strong alkaline solution in industry. 2. The alkaline solution that is obtained from the leaching of wood ashes.

silane

Chemistry; Inorganic chemistry

Sin H 2 n+ 2 A class of silicon-based compounds analogous to alkanes, that is, straight-chain, saturated paraffin hydrocarbons; they can be gaseous or liquid. Also known as silicon hydride.

vanadyl sulfate

Chemistry; Inorganic chemistry

VOSO 4 _2H 2 O Blue, toxic, water-soluble crystals; used as a reducing agent, catalyst, glass and ceramics colorant, and mordant. Also known as vanadic sulfate; vanadium sulfate.

calcium phosphate

Chemistry; Inorganic chemistry

1. Any phosphate of calcium. 2. Any of the following three calcium orthophosphates, all of which are white or colorless in pure form: Ca(H 2 PO 4 ) 2 is used as a fertilizer, as a plastics ...