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Comprehensive Guide to Hexachloroethane: Properties, Applica
Hexachloroethane, with the chemical formula C₂Cl₆, is an organochlorine compound. Under normal temperature and pressure, it is a colorless crystal with an odor similar to that of camphor. This compound has a high melting point and boiling point, and relatively stable chemical properties, having important applications in many fields such as organic synthesis and industrial production.
Physical Properties
Appearance: Colorless crystals.
Odor: Has an odor similar to camphor.
Melting point: 186 - 187 °C. At this temperature, hexachloroethane changes from solid to liquid. This relatively high melting point makes it solid at room temperature, facilitating certain aspects of storage and transportation operations.
Boiling point: 186 °C (sublimation). It is worth noting its sublimation property, which means that under certain conditions, it can directly change from solid to gaseous state, skipping the liquid phase.
Density: The relative density (water = 1) is 2.09. This indicates that it is heavier than water. In some industrial treatment processes involving separation or stratification with water, density is an important consideration factor.
Solubility: It is insoluble in water, slightly soluble in alcohol and ether, and easily soluble in organic solvents such as benzene, chloroform, and oils. This solubility characteristic determines its application range and usage mode in different solvent systems. For example, in processes that require reactions or treatments in the organic phase, its solubility in organic solvents makes it an ideal choice.
Chemical Properties
Stability: Hexachloroethane has relatively stable chemical properties at normal temperature, but it may decompose when exposed to high temperature, light, or in contact with certain specific active substances. This stability enables it to maintain its chemical integrity in many industrial scenarios that require long - term storage and use.
Reactivity: It can participate in a variety of chemical reactions. For example, under certain conditions, it can react with metals to generate corresponding metal chlorides and other organic compounds. In the field of organic synthesis, its reactivity can be utilized to synthesize some organic molecules with specific structures and functions.
Application Fields
Industrial Field
Metal Processing: In metal cutting, drilling, and other processing processes, hexachloroethane is often used as an additive in lubricants and coolants. It can reduce the friction between the metal and the tool, improve the processing accuracy and efficiency, and prevent excessive wear and oxidation of the metal surface during the processing.Rubber Industry: As a vulcanization accelerator, hexachloroethane can accelerate the vulcanization process of rubber, improve the physical properties such as hardness, strength, and wear resistance of rubber products, and thus is widely used in the production of rubber products such as tires and rubber seals.
Military Field
Smoke Bomb Manufacturing: Hexachloroethane is one of the important raw materials for manufacturing smoke bombs. When the smoke bomb is detonated, hexachloroethane rapidly sublimates to form a large amount of white smoke, which has a good shielding effect and can be used in military exercises, tactical cover, and other scenarios.Medical Field
Pharmaceutical Intermediate: In the synthesis process of some drugs, hexachloroethane can be used as a key intermediate. Through a series of chemical reactions, it can be converted into pharmaceutically active compounds, providing important chemical raw material support for drug research and development and production.Quality Standards and Packaging
Our hexachloroethane products strictly adhere to international and domestic quality standards, ensuring that each batch of products has high purity and stable quality. The product packaging adopts professional sealed containers. According to different customer requirements, various packaging specifications can be provided to ensure the safety and stability of the product during storage and transportation.
Safety Precautions
Hexachloroethane has certain hazards to the human body. Inhalation, ingestion, or skin contact may cause poisoning. During the operation process, operators should wear appropriate protective equipment, such as gas masks, protective gloves, and protective clothing.
During storage and transportation, it should be kept away from fire sources, heat sources, and oxidants, and avoid direct sunlight. At the same time, it is necessary to ensure that the storage environment is well - ventilated to prevent the accumulation of hexachloroethane gas and cause safety accidents.