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Phosphorus Pentachloride
Phosphorus Pentachloride
Phosphorus pentachloride is the chemical compound .
Phosphorus pentachloride is the chemical compound with the formula
pcl5. It is one of the most important phosphorus chlorides, others being pcl3 and pocl3. Pcl5
finds use as a chlorinating reagent. Our product range also comprises of Chemical Cryolite,
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Phosphorus pentachloride is a greenish-yellow crystalline solid with an irritating odor. It is
decomposed by water to form hydrochloric and phosphoric acid and heat. This heat may be
sufficient to ignite surrounding combustible material. It is corrosive to metals and tissue.
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Technical Specifications
| Product Name : | PHOSPHORUS PENTACHLORIDE (PCL5) |
| Physical Appearance : | PALE YELLOW GRANULAR POWDER |
| CAS Reg. No. : | 10026-13-8 |
| Synonyms : | Phosphorus (V) Chloride,PHOSPHOROUS PERCHLORIDE |
| Odor : | Pungent & Irritating |
| Assay : | 99.0% w/w Min |
| Melting Point : | 148 C |
| Boiling Point : | 160 C (Sublimes) |
| Phosphorus Trichloride (PCl3) Content : | 0.30% w/w Max |
| Sp. Gravity : | 1.6 |
| Vapour Density (AIR = 1) : | 7.2 |
| Iron Content : | 5ppm Max |
| Lead Content : | 5ppm Max |
| Solubility : | Soluble in Carbon Tetra chloride, benzene. |
| Packing : | In 35 Kgs in HDPE Carbouys or as per demand |