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Phosphorus pentoxide

Phosphorus pentoxide chemical structure
CAS Number1314-56-3
FormulaP2O5
Mol. Weight141.94 g/mol

What is Phosphorus pentoxide?

Phosphorus pentoxide is a chemical compound with CAS number 1314-56-3 and molecular formula P2O5. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Specifications

Linear Formula

P2O5

Molecular Weight

141.94 g/mol

Assay/Purity

≥99.99% trace metals basis

Impurities

≤0.02% insolubles
<100 ppm total metallic impurities

Density

2.3 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Safety Information

GHS05GHS05
Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H314

Precautionary Statements

P280-P305 + P351 + P338-P310

Required PPE

Eyeshields, Faceshields, full-face particle respirator type N100 (US), Gloves, respirator cartridge type N100 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter, type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges

Melting Point

340 °C(lit.)

Cation Traces

NH4+: ≤0.01%
heavy metals: ≤0.01%

WGK Germany

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