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Naphthalene is an organic compound and is best known as the main ingredient of traditional moth balls. It's also used to produce special effects like black smoke and simulated explosions.

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What tool can be used to measure the naphthalene in water?

Gas Chromatography is an excellent technique for measuring naphthalene in water.


What is Naphthalene grains?

Naphthalene grains are simply flakes of napthalene, like moth balls or moth flakes, commonly used to deter moths in closets. Naphthalene is a chemical which comes from coal tar, and it is used in a variety of insecticides, lubricants and solvents. The vapour that Naphthalene releases is toxic to insects sucha s moths and silverfish.


Which physical method can be used to separate naphthalene from sand?

Sublimation can be used to separate naphthalene from sand. Naphthalene can be heated to change it directly from a solid to a gas, leaving the sand behind. The gas can then be collected and cooled to form solid naphthalene again.


Is naphthalene a metal or nonmetal?

Naphthalene is a non metal. It is an organic compound commonly used in moth ball manufacture.


What is the Bulk Density of Naphthalene flakes?

The estimated bulk density of naphthalene flakes is 36 lb/ft. Naphthalene is most well-known for being the main ingredient used in the production of mothballs.


What is calorific value of naphthalene?

100mjkg1


Is camphor the same as naphthalene?

No, camphor and naphthalene are different compounds. Camphor is derived from the camphor tree and is commonly used in products like mothballs and personal care items. Naphthalene is a distinct chemical compound used in mothballs and other repellents.


Is naphthalene a base?

No, naphthalene is not a base. It is a white solid aromatic hydrocarbon compound that is widely used in mothballs and as a cleaning agent. It is not classified as a base in terms of its chemical properties.


Is naphthalene soluble in cyclohexane?

Naphthalene is a neutral organic compound, but is insoluble in HCl. It is an aromatic hydrocarbon that is primarily used in mothballs.


What is iodo-naphthalene used for?

Iodo-naphthalene is used as a reagent in organic synthesis to introduce iodine atoms into molecules. It can also be used as a precursor in the preparation of other chemicals and as a source of iodine in various reactions.


Is camphor and naphthalene balls the same?

No, camphor and naphthalene balls are not the same. Camphor is derived from the camphor tree and is commonly used in religious rituals and as a household remedy, while naphthalene balls are synthetic moth repellents used to protect clothes from damage by moths and other pests.


Is naphthalene a solid?

Naphthalene is not an element. Naphthalene is a combination of elements. Its formula is C10H8 and it is a compound, not an element.