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Arsenic(III) Oxide

CAS #: 1327-53-3
Linear Formula:
As2O3
MDL Number
MFCD00003433
EC No.:
215-481-4

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Arsenic(III) Oxide Properties (Theoretical)

Compound Formula As2O3
Molecular Weight 197.84
Appearance White Powder
Melting Point 312.2° C (594° F)
Boiling Point 465° C (869° F)
Density 3.74 g/cm3
Solubility in H2O N/A
Exact Mass 197.828 g/mol
Monoisotopic Mass 395.655876 Da

Arsenic(III) Oxide Health & Safety Information

Signal Word Danger
Hazard Statements H300-H314-H350-H410
Hazard Codes T+,N
Precautionary Statements P201-P280-P301 + P310 + P330-P303 + P361 + P353-P304 + P340 + P310-P305 + P351 + P338-P308 + P313
Flash Point Not applicable
Risk Codes 45-28-34-50/53
Safety Statements 53-45-60-61
RTECS Number CG3325000
Transport Information UN 1561 6.1 / PGII
WGK Germany 3
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Corrosive - GHS05
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Skull and Crossbones - GHS06
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Health Hazard - GHS08
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Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment - GHS09

About Arsenic(III) Oxide

High Purity Arsenic Oxide Powder Arsenic Oxide (As2O3) is a highly insoluble thermally stable Arsenic source suitable for glass, optic and ceramic applications. Oxide compounds are not conductive to electricity. However, certain perovskite structured oxides are electronically conductive finding application in the cathode of solid oxide fuel cells and oxygen generation systems. They are compounds containing at least one oxygen anion and one metallic cation. They are typically insoluble in aqueous solutions (water) and extremely stable making them useful in ceramic structures as simple as producing clay bowls to advanced electronics and in light weight structural components in aerospace and electrochemical applications such as fuel cells in which they exhibit ionic conductivity. Metal oxide compounds are basic anhydrides and can therefore react with acids and with strong reducing agents in redox reactions. Arsenic Oxide is also available in pellets, pieces, sputtering targets, tablets, and nanopowder (from American Elements' nanoscale production facilities). Arsenic Oxide is generally immediately available in most volumes. Ultra high purity and high purity compositions improve both optical quality and usefulness as scientific standards. Nanoscale elemental powders and suspensions, as alternative high surface area forms, may be considered. American Elements produces to many standard grades when applicable, including Mil Spec (military grade); ACS, Reagent and Technical Grade; Food, Agricultural and Pharmaceutical Grade; Optical Grade, USP and EP/BP (European Pharmacopoeia/British Pharmacopoeia) and follows applicable ASTM testing standards. Typical and custom packaging is available. Additional technical, research and safety (MSDS) information is available as is a Reference Calculator for converting relevant units of measurement.

Synonyms

Arsenic trioxide, Tricyclo[3.3.1.13, 7]tetraarsoxane, Arsenous acid, White arsenic, Crude arsenic, Arsenic(III) oxide, Arsenious oxide, Diarsenic oxide, Arsenic(3+); oxygen(2-), Diarsenic trioxide, Tricyclo[3.3.1.13, 7]tetraarsoxane, Arsenous oxide anhydride, Diarsenic trioxide, arsenic trioxide, Arseni trioxydum, Trisenox, Arsenolite, Arsentrioxide, Claudetite, Arsenic sesquioxide, 311383, 17971, 11099, A1010,43488, 40370, 33289, 11173

Chemical Identifiers

Linear Formula As2O3
Pubchem CID 261004
MDL Number MFCD00003433
EC No. 215-481-4
IUPAC Name Arsenic(3+); oxygen(2-)
Beilstein/Reaxys No. N/A
SMILES O1[As]3O[As]2O[As](O[As]1O2)O3
InchI Identifier InChI=1S/As4O6/c5-1-6-3-8-2(5)9-4(7-1)10-3
InchI Key KTTMEOWBIWLMSE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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Packaging Specifications

Typical bulk packaging includes palletized plastic 5 gallon/25 kg. pails, fiber and steel drums to 1 ton super sacks in full container (FCL) or truck load (T/L) quantities. Research and sample quantities and hygroscopic, oxidizing or other air sensitive materials may be packaged under argon or vacuum. Shipping documentation includes a Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Solutions are packaged in polypropylene, plastic or glass jars up to palletized 440 gallon liquid totes, and 36,000 lb. tanker trucks.

Related Elements

See more Arsenic products. Arsenic (atomic symbol: As, atomic number: 33) is a Block P, Group 15, Period 4 element with an atomic radius of 74.92160. Arsenic Bohr ModelThe number of electrons in each of arsenic's shells is 2, 8, 18, 5 and its electron configuration is [Ar] 3d10 4s2 4p3. The arsenic atom has a radius of 119 pm and a Van der Waals radius of 185 pm. Arsenic was discovered in the early Bronze Age, circa 2500 BC. It was first isolated by Albertus Magnus in 1250 AD. In its elemental form, arsenic is a metallic grey, brittle, crystalline, semimetallic solid. Elemental ArsenicArsenic is found in numerous minerals including arsenolite (As2O3), arsenopyrite (FeAsS), loellingite (FeAs2), orpiment (As2S3), and realgar (As4S4). Arsenic has numerous applications as a semiconductor and other electronic applications as indium arsenide, silicon arsenide and tin arsenide. Arsenic is finding increasing uses as a doping agent in solid-state devices such as transistors.