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Inorganic chemistry
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Inorganic chemistry
magic acid
Chemistry; Inorganic chemistry
A superacid consisting of equal molar quantities of fluorosulfonic acid (HSO 3 F) and antimony pentafluoride (SbF 5 ).
silica gel
Chemistry; Inorganic chemistry
A colloidal, highly absorbent silica used as a dehumidifying and dehydrating agent, as a catalyst carrier, and sometimes as a catalyst.
watercolor pigment
Chemistry; Inorganic chemistry
A permanent pigment used in watercolor painting, for example, titanium oxide (white).
calcium plumbate
Chemistry; Inorganic chemistry
Ca(PbO 3 ) 2 Orange crystals that are insoluble in cold water but decompose in hot water; used as an oxidizer in the manufacture of glass and matches.
silicate
Chemistry; Inorganic chemistry
The generic term for a compound that contains silicon, oxygen, and one or more metals, and may contain hydrogen.
white lead
Chemistry; Inorganic chemistry
Basic lead carbonate of variable composition, the oldest and most important lead paint pigment; also used in putty and ceramics.
