Silver chlorite

Silver chlorite
Names
IUPAC name
Silver chlorite
Other names
  • Silver(I) chlorite
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
  • InChI=1S/Ag.ClHO2/c;2-1-3/h;(H,2,3)/q+1;/p-1
  • [O-]Cl=O.[Ag+]
Properties
AgClO2
Molar mass 175.32 g/mol
Appearance Slightly yellow solid
Melting point 156 °C (313 °F; 429 K)[2] (decomposes)
0.45 g/100ml[1]
2.1[2]
Structure[3]
Orthorhombic
Pcca
a = 6.075 Å, b = 6.689 Å, c = 6.123 Å
Thermochemistry
20.81 cal/deg[4]
32.16 cal/deg[4]
0.0 kcal/mol[1]
Hazards
GHS labelling:
GHS01: Explosive
Related compounds
Other anions
Silver chlorate
Silver perchlorate
Silver hypochlorite
Other cations
Sodium chlorite
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

Silver chlorite is a chemical compound with the formula AgClO2. This slightly yellow solid is shock sensitive and has an orthorhombic crystal structure.

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