Inorganic chemistry

Inorganic chemistry

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Inorganic chemistry

thallium bromide

Chemistry; Inorganic chemistry

TlBr A toxic, yellowish powder soluble in alcohol, slightly soluble in water, melts at 460_C; used in infrared radiation transmitters and detectors. Also known as thallous bromide.

barium sulfate

Chemistry; Inorganic chemistry

BaSO 4 A salt occurring in the form of white, rhombic crystals, insoluble in water; used as a white pigment, as an opaque contrast medium for roentgenographic processes, and as an antidiarrheal.

hypochlorous acid

Chemistry; Inorganic chemistry

HOCl Weak, unstable acid existing in solution only; its salts (such as calcium hypochlorite) are used as bleaching agents.

potassium chloride

Chemistry; Inorganic chemistry

KCl Colorless crystals with saline taste; soluble in water, insoluble in alcohol; melts at 776_C; used as a fertilizer and in photography and pharmaceutical preparations. Also known as potassium ...

thallium carbonate

Chemistry; Inorganic chemistry

Tl 2 CO 3 Toxic, shiny, colorless needles soluble in water, insoluble in alcohol, melts at 272_C; used as an analytical reagent and in artificial gems. Also known as thallous carbonate.