What is As2S6? Important knowledge about As2S6.

1. Definition of As₂S₆:

As₂S₆ is the chemical formula of Realgar, a very important chemical mineral.

1.1 Names:
1.1.1 Common name: Realgar
1.1.2 English name: Realgar

1.2 Atomic mass: As₂S₆ consists of 2 arsenic atoms and 6 sulfur atoms.

1.3 Atomic weight: Combining the atomic weights of arsenic and sulfur, As₂S₆ has a molecular weight of 372.82 g/mol.

1.4 Ion structure: As₂S₆ does not form ions.

2. Properties of As₂S₆:

2.1 Physical properties of As₂S₆:
Realgar is in the solid state, has a red-luminescent color, is odorless and its pH cannot be determined.

2.2 Chemical properties of As₂S₆: As₂S₆ is insoluble in water but dissolves in strong acid environments. When heated, it converts to As₄S₄.

3. Common chemical equations of As₂S₆: Due to the unique chemical properties of realgar, there are not many common chemical reaction equations with this substance.

4. Synthesis of As₂S₆:

4.1 Laboratory synthesis of As₂S₆: As₂S₆ (realgar) is mainly found in nature as a mineral, it is not synthesized in the laboratory.

4.2 Industrial synthesis of As₂S₆: Industrially, As₂S₆ is also primarily mined from mineral deposits, and is not synthesized.