Sodium Peroxide

Na₂O₂

IUPAC: Sodium peroxide

CAS: 1313-60-6

Descripción general

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.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Oxygen O 2 15,9990
Sodium Na 2 22,9900

Composición elemental

O
41,0%
Na
59,0%

Usos

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

Datos curiosos

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

Seguridad

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

Structure

SMILES

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

Propiedades

Tipo
inorganic
Estado
solid
Masa molar
77,98 g/mol
Densidad
2,8050 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
675,0 °C
Solubilidad
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

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).