What is Antimony pentoxide?
'''Antimony pentoxide''', also known as '''antimony pentaoxide''' and '''antimony(V) oxide''', is a [[chemical compound]]. Its chemical formula is Sb<sub>2</sub>O<sub>5</sub>. It has [[antimony]] and [[oxide]] [[ion]]s in it. The antimony is in its +5 [[oxidation state]]. == Properties == It is a yellow solid. It is a strong [[oxidizing agent]]. It reacts with [[hydrochloric acid]] and [[hydrofluoric acid]] to make [[antimony pentachloride]] and [[antimony pentafluoride]]. It breaks down to [[antimony tetroxide]] when heated to a high temperature. == Preparation == It is made by reacting [[antimony trioxide]] with [[nitric acid]]. It can also be made by reacting antimony pentafluoride or antimony pentachloride with water. == Uses == Antimony pentoxide is used in [[fire retardant]]s and the making of [[titanium dioxide]]. It is also used as a [[catalyst]]. == Related pages == *[[Antimony trichloride]] *[[Antimony triiodide]] *[[Bismuth pentoxide]] [[Category:Antimony compounds]] [[Category:Oxides]]