Identification |
Name: | sodium hydrosulfide |
Synonyms: | Sodium sulfohydrate; sodium hydrosulphide |
CAS: | 16721-80-5 |
EINECS: | 240-778-0 |
Molecular Formula: | NaHS |
Molecular Weight: | 56.06 |
InChI: | InChI=1/Na.H2S/h;1H2/q+1;/p-1/rHNaS/c1-2/h2H |
Molecular Structure: |
![(NaHS) Sodium sulfohydrate; sodium hydrosulphide](https://img.guidechem.com/casimg/16721-80-5.gif) |
Properties |
Transport: | UN 2318/1385/2949 |
Density: | g/cm3 |
Stability: | Stable, but hygroscopic. Flammable solid. May ignite in air. |
Solubility: | 620 g/L (20 oC) |
Appearance: | Yellowish and crystal |
Report: |
Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory.
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Packinggroup: | II |
Storage Temperature: | Keep containers tightly closed in a well ventilated area away from food products. Keep away from heat and water. Store at temperatures above 63 degrees F. |
Sensitive: | Moisture Sensitive & Hygroscopic |
Color: | Rhombohedric-cubic crystals. White to colorless. Colorless rhombohedral crystals. |
Usage: | Prodn of heavy water for nuclear reactors. |
Safety Data |
Hazard Symbols |
C:Corrosive
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