Sodium superoxide

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Sodium superoxide
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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

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3
1
 
Flash point Non flammable
Supplementary data page
Structure and
properties
n, εr, etc.
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.

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