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Physicochemical Characteristics
Characteristics Sarin Soman VX
Molecular formula С4Н10FO2Р С7Н16FO2Р С11Н2NO2РS
Molecular weight 140.10 182.18 267.37

Vapor density on air

4.86 6.33 9.2
Density at 25°C, g/cm3 1.0887 1.0131 1.0083
Freezing point, °C -56

-80
(subcooling)

-39

Boiling point, °C

151.5 about 190 298-300

Vapour pressure at 20°C, mm Hg

2.9
(at 25°C)
0.3 0.00066

Maximum concentration of vapor at 25°C, g/m3

16 3 0.0105

Viscosity at 25°C, centipoises

1.28 - 9.96