Sodium superoxide
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Sodium superoxide | |
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Image:Sodium superoxide.jpg | |
General | |
Systematic name | Sodium(I) Oxide |
Other names | Sodium(I) Oxide, Sodium(I) Superoxide, Sodium Oxide, Sodium Superoxide |
Molecular formula | NaO2 |
Molar mass | 54.989 g/mol |
Appearance | Yellow crystalline solid |
CAS number | [12034-12-7] |
Properties | |
Density and phase | 2200 Kg M-3 |
Solubility in water | Decomposes |
Melting point | 552°C |
Boiling point | Decomposes |
Basicity (pKb) | N/A |
Structure | |
Coordination geometry |
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Crystal structure | ? |
Dipole moment | ? D |
Hazards | |
MSDS | External MSDS |
EU classification | Corrosive |
R-phrases | R35 |
S-phrases | S1/2, S26, S37/39, S45 |
NFPA 704 | |
Flash point | Non flammable |
Supplementary data page | |
Structure and properties |
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Thermodynamic data |
Phase behaviour Solid, liquid, gas |
Spectral data | UV, IR, NMR, MS |
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references |
Sodium superoxide has the formula: NaO2.
Sodium Superoxide is formed when sodium is burned in oxygen at elevated temperature and pressure.
Sodium superoxide is hydrolyzed by water to form sodium hydroxide plus oxygen.