hexahydrate

Noun

Meaning

hexahydrate (plural hexahydrates)

(chemistry) A hydrate whose solid contains six molecules of water of crystallization per molecule, or per unit cell

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Synonyms

monohydrate potassium iodide sodium iodide

Related terms

hexahydrated

Phrases with the word

potassium magnesium chloride hexahydrate strontium chloride hexahydrate phosphoric acid hexahydrate strontium bromide-hexahydrate

Examples

Crystals of americium hexahydrate (AmCl 3 ·6H 2 O) can be prepared by dissolving americium dioxide in hydrochloric acid and evaporating the liquid. Source: Internet

One popular brand includes 10% total strontium chloride hexahydrate by weight. citation Small amounts are used in the refining of zinc to remove small amounts of lead impurities. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

hexahexaflexagon hexahistidine hexahistidyl hexahydrated hexahydric hexahydride