di-Phosphorus pentoxide, ACS PurReagent, >=99.0%

PurReagent


Linear Formula:  P2O5
Molecular Weight:  141.94 g/mol
CAS Number: 1314-56-3

Properties

Vapour pressure 1 mmHg ( 384 °C), 10 mmHg ( 238 °C)
Water Solubility ca.850 g/l at 20 °C
Assay Purity >=99%
M pt. 340 °C
Density 2.3 g/mL at 25 °C
Form Solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H314
Precautionary Statement  P260 - P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P363
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 98020000
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials
UN Number 1807

Description

Application
It is widely used in the production of phosphoric acid the manufacture of phosphate chemicals and fertilizers and as a drying agent in laboratories and industrial processes.

Purpose
Its primary purpose is to act as a powerful dehydrating agent and a source of phosphorus in chemical manufacturing.

General Description
Di-phosphorus pentoxide is a white highly hygroscopic chemical compound that readily absorbs moisture from the air and reacts with water to form phosphoric acid.