vanadic
[vuh-nad-ik, -ney-dik]
- of or containing vanadium, especially in the trivalent or pentavalent state.
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This oxytrichloride is a yellow fuming liquid, which is instantly decomposed by water into vanadic and hydrochloric acids.
Cooley's Practical Receipts, Volume IIArnold Cooley
Microcosmic salt and vanadic acid fuse in the oxidation flame to a dark yellow bead which, upon cooling, loses much of its color.
Vanadic Acid (VO3) fuses upon platinum foil to a deep orange liquid, which becomes crystalline after cooling.
Vanadic acid fuses with carbonate of soda upon charcoal, and is absorbed.
It is here distinguished from vanadic acid, which gives a brownish or yellow bead while hot.
vanadic
- of or containing vanadium, esp in a trivalent or pentavalent state
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