Title: Vanadyl Dichloride
CAS Registry Number: 10213-09-9
Additional Names: Vanadium oxydichloride
Molecular Formula: Cl2OV
Molecular Weight: 137.85
Percent Composition: Cl 51.44%, O 11.61%, V 36.95%
Line Formula: VOCl2
Literature References: Usually contains some water. Prepd according to the eq V2O5 + 3VCl3 + VOCl3 ® 6VOCl2: Funk, Weiss, Z. Anorg. Allg. Chem. 295, 327 (1958); Oppermann, ibid. 351, 113 (1967).
Properties: Green, very deliquesc tabular crystals. d 2.88. Disproportionates at 384° to VOCl and VOCl3. Slowly dec by water. Sol in abs alcohol, glacial acetic acid. Keep tightly closed.
Density: d 2.88
Use: Has been used as mordant in printing fabrics. |