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A compound of bismuth in which the bismuth has a valence of _5; an example is sodium bismuthate, NaBiO<sub>3</sub>.
Industry:Chemistry
I<sub>2</sub>O<sub>5</sub> White crystals, decomposing at 275_C, very soluble in water, insoluble in absolute alcohol, ether, and chloroform; used as an oxidizing agent to oxidize carbon monoxide to dioxide at ordinary temperatures, and in organic synthesis. Also known as iodic acid anhydride.
Industry:Chemistry
KI Water- and alcohol-soluble, white crystals with saline taste; melts at 686_C; used in medicine and photography, and as an analytical reagent.
Industry:Chemistry
ThF<sub>4</sub> A white, toxic powder, melts at 1111_C; used to make thorium metal and magnesium-thorium alloys and in high-temperature ceramics.
Industry:Chemistry
BiCl<sub>3</sub> A deliquescent material that melts at 230–232_C and decomposes in water to form the oxychloride; used to make bismuth salts. Also known as bismuth trichloride.
Industry:Chemistry
A halonium ion such as H<sub>2</sub>I+ or R<sub>2</sub>I+; it may be open-chain or cyclic.
Industry:Chemistry
K<sub>2</sub>MnO<sub>4</sub> Water-soluble dark-green crystals, decomposing at 190_C; used as an analytical reagent, bleach, oxidizing agent, disinfectant, mordant for dyeing wool and in photography, printing, and water purification.
Industry:Chemistry
Th(NO<sub>3</sub>)<sub>4</sub>_4H<sub>2</sub>O Explosive white crystals soluble in water and alcohol, strong oxidizer; the anhydrous form decomposes at 500_C; used in medicine and as an analytical reagent.
Industry:Chemistry
Bi<sub>2</sub> O<sub>3</sub>_Cr<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> An orange-red powder, soluble in alkalies and acids; used as a pigment.
Industry:Chemistry
K<sub>2</sub>S<sub>2</sub>O<sub>5</sub> White granules or powder, decomposing at 150–190_C; used as an antiseptic, for winemaking, food preservation, and process engraving, and as a source for sulfurous acid. Also known as potassium pyrosulfite.
Industry:Chemistry
