| Agent Name |
Vanadium trioxide |
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| CAS Number |
1314-34-7 |
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| Formula |
O3-V2 |
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| Major Category |
Metals |
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| Synonyms |
Divanadium trioxide; Vanadic oxide; Vanadium oxide; Vanadium oxide (V2O3); Vanadium oxide, sesqui; Vanadium sesquioxide; Vanadium(3+) oxide; [ChemIDplus] UN3285 |
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| Category |
Metals, Inorganic Compounds |
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| Description |
Black solid; Insoluble in water; [Merck Index] Black or dark blue odorless powder; Slightly soluble in water; [MSDSonline] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a catalyst and to produce vanadium alloys with iron and aluminum; [HSDB] Used as an alternative to V2O5 in the production of FeV; [Ullmann] |
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| Comments |
A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; Chronic dust exposure may cause bronchitis; [ICSC] An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "Vanadium pentoxide." |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Explanatory Notes |
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Vanadium compound, n.o.s."; |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Chronic Bronchitis |
Yes |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: VANADIUM TRIOXIDE
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