Properties

• Appearance:

  white odourless powder

• Density:

  2.53

• Melting point:

  851 °C(lit.)

• Boiling point:

  1600°C

• Flashing point:

  169.8 °C

• Storage temperature:

  2-8°C

• Coefficient of refraction:

  1.535

• Solubility:

  22 g/100 mL (20 °C) in water

Safety Information

• Symbol:

  

• Signal words:

  Warning

• Hazard statements:

  H319 Causes serious eye irritation.

• Precautionary statements:

  P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.