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An oxide of an element of group 2 in the periodic table, such as barium, calcium, and strontium. Also known as alkaline-earth oxide.
Industry:Chemistry
NdCl<sub>3</sub>_xH<sub>2</sub>O Water-and acid-soluble, pink lumps; used to prepare metallic neodymium.
Industry:Chemistry
Na<sub>2</sub> MoO<sub>4</sub> Water-soluble crystals, melting at 687_C; used as an analytical reagent, corrosion inhibitor, catalyst, and zinc-plating brightening agent, and in medicine.
Industry:Chemistry
Cr(OH)<sub>3</sub>_2H<sub>2</sub>O Gray-green, gelatinous precipitate formed when a base is added to a chromic salt; the precipitate dries to a bluish, amorphous powder; prepared as an intermediate in the manufacture of other soluble chromium salts.
Industry:Chemistry
Mn(OH)<sub>2</sub> Heat-decomposable white-pink crystals; insoluble in water and alkali, soluble in acids; occurs in nature as pyrochroite. Also known as manganese hydroxide.
Industry:Chemistry
Na<sub>3</sub> AsO<sub>4</sub>_12H<sub>2</sub>OWater-soluble, poisonous, clear, colorless crystals with a mild alkaline taste; melts at 86_C; used in medicine, insecticides, dry colors, and textiles, and as a germicide and a chemical intermediate.
Industry:Chemistry
1. Any of a group of double sulfates of trivalent metals such as aluminum, chromium, or iron and a univalent metal such as potassium or sodium. 2. See aluminum sulfate; ammonium aluminum sulfate; potassium aluminum sulfate.
Industry:Chemistry
B<sub>10</sub>H<sub>14</sub> A binary compound of boron and hydrogen that is relatively stable at room temperature; melting point 99.5_C, boiling point 213_C.
Industry:Chemistry
Nd<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> A hygroscopic, blue-gray powder; insoluble in water, soluble in acids; used to color glass and in ceramic capacitors.
Industry:Chemistry
