Sodium superoxide

Agent Name
Sodium superoxide
CAS Number
12034-12-7
Formula
Na-O2
Major Category
Metals
Sodium superoxide formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Sodium dioxide; Sodium oxide (NaO2); Superoxyde de sodium (French DOT); Superoxido de sodio (Spanish DOT); [CAMEO] UN2547
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Yellowish or white solid; [CAMEO]
Comments
A strong oxidizer; Reacts with moisture and carbon dioxide in air; Reacts vigorously with water evolving oxygen and sodium hydroxide; [CAMEO]
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