| Description | : | Phosphorus pentachloride is produced from phosphorus trichloride and chlorine, giving a high-purity product. It is used as mild chlorination agent, for instance in the production of pharmaceuticals. It is also used in the manufacture of battery electrolytes and in other special applications, such as an agent to improve the grain structure of light-metal castings.
The product is a fine, light yellow-greenish powder. |