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Product Name:
Sodium peroxide
Formula:
Na2O2
Synonyms:
Sodium peroxide;Sodium superoxide
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CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Physical Description | Sodium peroxide appears as a yellow-white to yellow granular solid. Mixtures with combustible material are readily ignited by friction, heat, or contact with moisture. May vigorously decompose under prolonged exposure to heat, causing the rupture of the containers. |
|---|---|
| Color/Form | Yellowish-white, granular powder |
| Boiling Point | 657 °C, decomp |
| Melting Point | 460 °C, decomp |
| Solubility | SOLUBLE IN ACID; INSOLUBLE IN ALKALI |
| Density | 2.805 @ 20 °C |
| Stability/Shelf Life | ABSORBS WATER & CARBON DIOXIDE FROM AIR. |
| Decomposition | 460 °C |
| Other Experimental Properties | Reacts with water |
| Chemical Classes | Metals -> Peroxides, Metal |
SAFETY INFORMATION
| Signal word | Danger |
|---|---|
| Pictogram(s) |
 Flame Over Circle Oxidizers GHS03  Corrosion Corrosives GHS05 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H271:Oxidising liquids;Oxidising solids H314:Skin corrosion/irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P220:Keep/Store away from clothing/…/combustible materials. P260:Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
COMPUTED DESCRIPTORS
| Molecular Weight | 77.978 g/mol |
|---|---|
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 2 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 0 |
| Exact Mass | 77.96936780 g/mol |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 77.96936780 g/mol |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 46.1 Ų |
| Heavy Atom Count | 4 |
| Formal Charge | 0 |
| Complexity | 4 |
| Isotope Atom Count | 0 |
| Defined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Defined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Covalently-Bonded Unit Count | 3 |
| Compound Is Canonicalized | Yes |
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
description
Sodium peroxide appears as a yellow-white to yellow granular solid. Mixtures with combustible material are readily ignited by friction, heat, or contact with moisture. May vigorously decompose under prolonged exposure to heat, causing the rupture of the containers.