Sodium Peroxide

Na₂O₂

IUPAC: Sodium peroxide

CAS: 1313-60-6

Overview

Sodium peroxide is a powerful oxidizer that reacts vigorously with water to produce NaOH and oxygen. It was used in early submarines for air purification.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Oxygen O 2 15.9990
Sodium Na 2 22.9900

Elemental Composition

O
Oxygen ×2
41.0%
Na
Sodium ×2
59.0%

Uses

  • • Oxygen generation
  • • Bleaching agent
  • • Chemical synthesis
  • • Mining ore processing

Fun Facts

  • ✦ Used in submarine air scrubbers to regenerate breathable oxygen from CO₂

Safety

  • ⚠ Powerful oxidizer
  • ⚠ Reacts violently with water and organic materials
  • ⚠ Corrosive

Structure

SMILES

[O-][O-].[Na+].[Na+]

Properties

Type
inorganic
State
solid
Molar Mass
77.98 g/mol
Density
2.8050 g/cm³
Melting Point
675.0 °C
Solubility
decomposes

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
77.9694
TPSA
46.1 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
2
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
4
Complexity
4.0

Related Compounds

Aluminum Chloride

AlCl₃

Aluminum Nitride

AlN

Ammonium Persulfate

(NH₄)₂S₂O₈

Arsine

AsH₃

Barium Ferrite

BaFe₁₂O₁₉

Barium Titanate

BaTiO₃

Boron Nitride

BN

Boron Trichloride

BCl₃

Calcium Aluminate Cement

CaO·Al₂O₃

Calcium Carbide

CaC₂

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sodium Peroxide?
Sodium Peroxide (Na₂O₂) is a inorganic compound with the IUPAC name Sodium peroxide.
What is the molecular weight of Sodium Peroxide?
Sodium Peroxide has a molar mass of 77.98 g/mol.
What state is Sodium Peroxide at room temperature?
Sodium Peroxide is a solid at room temperature.
Is Sodium Peroxide organic or inorganic?
Sodium Peroxide is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Sodium Peroxide?
Sodium Peroxide (Na₂O₂) is composed of Oxygen (O), Sodium (Na).