Potassium hexafluoroarsenate (V)
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Surname | Potassium hexafluoroarsenate | ||||||||||||||||||
Molecular formula | KAsF 6 | ||||||||||||||||||
Brief description |
white powder with a pungent odor |
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Molar mass | 228.01 g mol −1 | ||||||||||||||||||
Physical state |
firmly |
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Melting point |
400 ° C |
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solubility |
soluble in water |
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As far as possible and customary, SI units are used. Unless otherwise noted, the data given apply to standard conditions . |
Potassium hexafluoroarsenate , KAsF 6 is an inorganic compound between potassium and the AsF 6 - ion.
properties
Potassium hexafluoroarsenate is a white powder with a pungent odor. It is stable under normal conditions . The melting point is around 400 ° C. The fabric is not flammable. The connection with strong oxidizing agents is incompatible .
safety instructions
Potassium hexafluoroarsenate is toxic if swallowed and inhaled and is environmentally hazardous. The compound is considered carcinogenic. Outgoing fire hazards are hydrogen fluoride , potassium oxide and arsenic oxides .
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c d e f g h Entry on potassium hexafluoroarsenate in the GESTIS substance database of the IFA , accessed on February 2, 2019 (JavaScript required)
- ↑ a b Data sheet Potassium hexafluoroarsenate (V) from Sigma-Aldrich , accessed on February 2, 2019 ( PDF ).