XENON
- CAS No.
- 7440-63-3
- Chemical Name:
- XENON
- Synonyms
- Xe;XENON;xenon(0);Xenomatic;Xenon-136;Xenon-130;Xenon-132;Xenon atom;XENON 99.999%;Xeneisol 133A
- CBNumber:
- CB4195256
- Molecular Formula:
- Xe
- Molecular Weight:
- 131.29
- MOL File:
- 7440-63-3.mol
- Modify Date:
- 2024/12/18 14:07:02
| Melting point | -111.79°C |
|---|---|
| Boiling point | bp -108.13° |
| Density | 1100 kg/m3; d0 (101.3 kPa) 5.8971 kg/m3; d (normal bp) 11 kg/m3; d (normal bp) 3057 kg/m3; d (triple pt) 3084 kg/m3; d (triple pt) 3540 kg/m3 |
| solubility | slightly soluble in H2O |
| form | colorless gas |
| color | colorless |
| Water Solubility | 101.32kPa: 108.1mL/1000g H2O (20°C) [KIR78]; Henry’s law constants, k×10?4: 2.558 (70.3°C), 2.586 (125.5°C), 2.485 (175.7), 2.048 (225.1°C), 1.308 (284.2°C) [POT78] |
| Merck | 13,10129 |
| LogP | 1.280 (est) |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 7440-63-3(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Xenon (7440-63-3) |
XENON Chemical Properties,Uses,Production
Description
Krypton, neon, and xenon are rare atmospheric gases. Each is odorless, colorless, tasteless, nontoxic, monatomic, and chemically inert.
All three together constitute less than 0.002
percent of the atmosphere with approximate
concentrations in the atmosphere of 18 ppm for
neon, 1.1 ppm for krypton, and 0.09 ppm for
xenon. Few users of the three gases need them
in bulk quantities, and the three are shipped
most often in single cylinders and glass liter
flasks.
Radon, a radioactive rare gas, is not treated in
this book because it has little or no practical
application at present. It is the heaviest gas
known (density at 70°F and 1 atm, 0.61 Ib/ft3; at
21.1°C and 1 atm, 9.8 kg/m3.
Among the rare gases, neon, krypton, and xenon in particular ionize at lower voltages than
other gases, and the brilliant, distinctive light
they emit while conducting electricity in the
ionized state accounts for one of their primary
uses. Their characteristic colors as ionized conductors are red for neon, yellow-green for
krypton, and blue to green for xenon. Similarly,
argon and helium are also used for this purpose
and emit red or blue for argon and yellow for
helium. These latter two gases are treated in
separate monographs.
Chemical Properties
Colorless, odorless gas or liquid. Gas (at STP) has d 5.8971 g/L (air = 1.29 g/L), dielectric constant 1.0012 (25C) (1 atm); liquid has bp ?108.12C (1 mm Hg), d (at bp) of 1.987 g/cc; liquefaction temp?106.9C.Chemically unreactive but not completely inert. Noncombustible.
Physical properties
Xenon has a relatively high atomic weight and is about 4.5 times heavier than air. It is colorless,tasteless, and odorless. Its critical temperature is comparatively high at 16.6°C, which isfar above oxygen (–188°C). This means that xenon will boil away from commercial fractionaldistillation of liquid oxygen.
Xenon’s melting point is –111.79°C, its boiling point is –108.12°C, and its density is0.005887g/cm3.
Isotopes
There are 46 isotopes of xenon. Nine of these are stable. Two of the stableisotopes are radioactive, but with half-lives long enough to be considered stable.They are Xe-124 (1.1×10+17years) and Xe-136 (3.6×10+20 years). The 47 manmadeartificial radioactive isotopes have half-lives ranging from 150 nanoseconds to11.9 days.
Origin of Name
The word “xenon” is derived from the Greek word xenon, meaning “stranger.”
Occurrence
Xenon is found in trace amounts in the atmosphere. It makes up just 0.086 ppm by volumeof air. Xenon is the rarest of the noble gases. For every thousand-million atoms of air, thereare only 87 atoms of xenon. Even so, it is recovered in commercial amounts by boiling off thexenon from fractional distillation of liquid air. Small amounts of xenon have been found insome minerals and meteorites, but not in amounts great enough to exploit.
Characteristics
Xenon is noncombustible, and even though it is considered inert, it will combine with afew elements (i.e., oxygen, fluorine, and platinum). Xenon is the only member of group 18that exhibits all of the even valence states of +2, +4, +6, and +8. It has similar oxidation stateseven though most periodic tables list a single oxidation state of zero.
Uses
When excited electrically, xenon (sometimes mixed with krypton) produces a brilliantwhite flash of light that makes it useful as the gas in strobe lights. The flash used in photog-raphy can repeatedly be used to provide a well-balanced light for illumination. The xenon inflash tubes is not consumed and can be flashed over and over again.
Xenon lamps are also used as an antiseptic to kill bacteria, to power lasers, and as tracers.Because of its high atomic mass, xenon ions are preferred as fuel for ion engines to powerspacecraft in deep space.
Definition
A colorless odorless monatomic element of the rare-gas group. It occurs in trace amounts in air. Xenon is used in electron tubes and strobe lighting. Symbol: Xe; m.p. –111.9°C; b.p. –107.1°C; d. 5.8971 (0°C) kg m–3; p.n. 54; r.a.m. 131.29.
General Description
Xenon is an inert gas that is nonflammable and nonexplosive.The outer shell of xenon is complete thus it is not ahighly reactive compound neither seeking, nor donatingelectrons to biological molecules. Despite its “inert” status,xenon has been shown to interact with biological moleculesby forming an induced dipole in the presence of a cationicsite. An induced dipole could also result from an interactionwith another fleeting dipole formed at the proposedbinding site to form an induced dipole-induced dipole orLondon dispersion force.The mechanism of xenon anesthesiaand the site of action are still unknown.
Hazard
As a noble gas that is mostly inert, xenon is nontoxic and noncombustible. Some of itscompounds are toxic and potentially explosive, but there is little chance of coming into contactwith them on a day-to-day basis.
Industrial uses
Xenon, another gas occurring in the air to theextent of 1 part in 11 million, is the heaviestof the rare gases. When atomic reactors are operated at high power, xenon tends to buildup as a reaction product, poisoning the fuel andreducing the reactivity. Xenon lamps for militaryuse give a clear white light known as sunlightplus north-sky light. This color does notchange with the voltage, and thus the lampsrequire no voltage regulators. Xenon is a mildanesthetic; the accumulation from air helps toinduce natural sleep, but it cannot be used insurgery since the quantity needed producesasphyxiation.
Materials Uses
Gaseous neon, krypton, and xenon are noncorrosive and inert, so they may be contained in systems constructed of any common metals designed to withstand safely the pressures involved. At the temperatures encountered with liquid neon, krypton, and xenon, ordinary carbon steels and most alloy steels lose their ductility and are considered unsafe for use with these cryogenic liquids. Satisfactory materials for use with liquid neon, krypton, and xenon include austenitic stainless steel (for example types 304 and 316) and other nickel-chromium alloys, copper, Monel, brass, and aluminum.
Safety Profile
An inert gas that acts as a simple asphyxiant. For a dscussion of toxicity effects, see ARGON. A common air contaminant.
storage
Gaseous neon, krypton, and xenon must be handled with all the precautions necessary for safety with any nonflammable, nontoxic compressed gas. All precautions necessary for the safe handling of any gas liquefied at very low temperatures must be observed with liquid neon, krypton, and xenon. Extensive tissue damage or bums can result from exposure to liquid neon, krypton, or xenon or their cold vapors. CGA P-l, Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Containers, provides basic guidelines and requirements for the safe handling and storage of compressed gas cylinders. Also refer to CGA P-12, Safe Handling of Cryogenic Liquids, for information concerning safe handling of neon, krypton, and xenon in liquid form. Another useful reference concerning inert gases is CGA P-14, Accident Prevention in Oxygen-Rich and Oxygen-Deficient Atmospheres.
Waste Disposal
When disposal becomes necessary, vent neon,
krypton, and xenon gas slowly to a
well-ventilated outdoor location remote from
personnel work areas and building air intakes.
Do not dispose of any residual neon, krypton,
and xenon in compressed gas cylinders. Return
cylinders to the supplier with residual pressure,
the cylinder valve tightly closed, and the valve
caps in place.
Allow liquid neon, krypton, and xenon to
evaporate in well-ventilated outdoor locations
that are remote from work areas.
| Supplier | Tel | Country | ProdList | Advantage | Inquiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra Gas Co | +91-8097713800 +91-9833780675 | Maharashtra, India | 21 | 58 | Inquiry |
| Vadilal Chemicals Limited | +91-7948936937 +91-7203030735 | Gujarat, India | 39 | 58 | Inquiry |
| Bahubali Chemicals Gandhi Nagar Gujarat | 08000987574 | Gujarat, India | 4 | 58 | Inquiry |
| Henan Tianfu Chemical Co.,Ltd. | +86-0371-55170693 +86-19937530512 | China | 21634 | 55 | Inquiry |
| Shaanxi Dideu Medichem Co. Ltd | +86-029-89586680 +86-18192503167 | China | 7724 | 58 | Inquiry |
| XIAMEN AMITY INDUSTRY AND TRADE CO., LTD. | +8618950047208 | China | 43416 | 58 | Inquiry |
| Shanghai Jasper Gas Co., Ltd. | 021-13218776790 13218776790 | China | 443 | 58 | Inquiry |
| Wuhan NewRadar Special Gas Co., Ltd. | 027-82652715 18986267605 | China | 164 | 58 | Inquiry |
| Portail Substances Chimiques | 10 20 0000 | France | 6024 | 58 | Inquiry |
| LINDE GMBH | +49 89 74450 | Germany | 13 | 58 | Inquiry |
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