Compound Project
My chemical compound is Arsine and the chemical formula is AsH3.
Arsine’s physical properties are as follows: It’s colourless, the melting point is 117 degrees Celsius, and the boiling point is -62 degrees Celsius
Arsine’s chemical properties: Arsine will react violently in presence of strong oxidizing agents. If mixed with halogens and some of there compounds, is extremely dangerous and can result in explosions.
Arsine was used for chemical warfare during WWII but now is exclusively used in semiconductor manufacturing.
The person who discovered Arsine was named Carl Scheele.
Sources: http://www.airproducts.com/products/Gases/gas-facts/physical-properties/physical-properties-arsine.aspx http://encyclopedia.airliquide.com/Encyclopedia.asp?GasID=4#MajorApplications https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arsine#Discovery_and_synthesis https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arsine#Reactions