| Formula / Notation | O3 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 10028-15-6 |
| Molecular Weight | 47.998 |
| Melting Point | -314 °F (EPA, 1998) |
| Boiling Point | -169.6 °F at 760 mmHg (EPA, 1998) |
| Density | 1.614 at -319.7 °F (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | 3e-05 g/100 g at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Ozone appears as a colorless to bluish gas that condenses to a dark blue liquid, or blue-black crystals. Has a characteristic odor in concentrations less than 2 ppm. Used as a disinfectant for air ... |
| Also Known As | Triatomic oxygen; 10028-15-6; Ozon; Ozone heavy work; ozono; trioxygen; Oxygen, mol (O3); trioxygene; 66H7ZZK23N; DTXSID0021098 |
| Category | Inorganic Compounds |
What is Ozone?
Ozone is an elemental molecule with formula O3. An explosive, pale blue gas (b.p. 112C) that has a characteristic, pungent odour, it is continuously produced in the upper atmosphere by the action of solar ultraviolet radiation on atmospheric oxygen. It is an antimicrobial agent used in the production of bottled water, as well as in the treatment of meat, poultry and other foodstuffs. It has a role as a mutagen, a tracer, an antiseptic drug, a disinfectant, an electrophilic reagent, an oxidising agent and a member of greenhouse gas. It is a gas molecular entity, an elemental molecule, a member of reactive oxygen species and a triatomic oxygen.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: ozone
Other Names / Synonyms: Triatomic oxygen; 10028-15-6; Ozon; Ozone heavy work; ozono; trioxygen; Oxygen, mol (O3); trioxygene; 66H7ZZK23N; DTXSID0021098
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | -314 °F (EPA, 1998) |
| Boiling Point | -169.6 °F at 760 mmHg (EPA, 1998) |
| Density | 1.614 at -319.7 °F (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Molecular Weight | 47.998 |
| Solubility | 3e-05 g/100 g at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Ozone appears as a colorless to bluish gas that condenses to a dark blue liquid, or blue-black crystals. Has a characteristic odor in concentrations less than 2 ppm. Used as a disinfectant for air ... |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Ozone is an elemental molecule with formula O3. An explosive, pale blue gas (b.p. 112C) that has a characteristic, pungent odour, it is continuously produced in the upper atmosphere by the action of solar ultraviolet radiation on atmospheric oxygen. It is an antimicrobial agent used in the production of bottled water, as well as in the treatment of meat, poultry and other foodstuffs. It has a role as a mutagen, a tracer, an antiseptic drug, a disinfectant, an electrophilic reagent, an oxidising agent and a member of greenhouse gas. It is a gas molecular entity, an elemental molecule, a member of reactive oxygen species and a triatomic oxygen.
Used in industrial processes, materials science, semiconductor manufacture, ceramics, or as a catalyst.
May be corrosive, toxic, or an oxidising agent. Handle in well-ventilated area. Consult SDS before use.
The formula or notation for Ozone is: O3