Formula

PCI5

Molecular Wt.

208.24

Specific Gr.

3.60

Appearance

Light Lemon yellow fine granular powder

Solubility

In organic solvents - Benzene, ether-Carbon disulphide Carbon Tetra Chloride.
It hydrolyses violently forming hydrochloric Acid mist, phosphoric acid and POCI3

Melting Point

148°C (Under pressure)

Boiling

160°C

Density

At 20°C (gms/ml) 1.28 gms/ml

MAC

0.5 mgm/gm3

Assy

99%
PCI3 (NMT) 0.3%
Iron - 5ppm;   Lead - 5ppm;   P (Elemental) - 0