Density of Common Oxides
The density of oxides can vary widely depending on the specific oxide compound in question, as different elements form oxides with different properties. The following table provides a comprehensive list of density values for common oxides under 1 atmospheric (atm) pressure. (1 atm = 101,325 Pa)
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| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Carbon dioxide (CO2) | 0 | 1.976 |
| Silicon dioxide (SiO2) | 25 | 2200 |
| Sulfur dioxide (SO2) | 0 | 2.858 |
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 20 | 1.880 |
| Carbon monoxide (CO) | 0 | 1.250 |
| Nitric oxide (NO) | 0 | 1.270 |
| Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) | 25 | 1440 |
| Aluminum oxide (Al2O3) | 25 | 3965 |
| Iron(III) oxide (Fe2O3) | 25 | 5250 |
| Iron(II) oxide (FeO) | 25 | 6000 |
| Copper(II) oxide (CuO) | 25 | 6310 |
| Zinc oxide (ZnO) | 25 | 5600 |
| Lead(II) oxide (PbO) | 20 | 9500 |
| Magnesium oxide (MgO) | 25 | 3600 |
| Sodium oxide (Na2O) | 25 | 2270 |
| Potassium oxide (K2O) | 20 | 2350 |
| Calcium oxide (CaO) | 25 | 3340 |
| Chromium(III) oxide (Cr2O3) | 25 | 5220 |
| Manganese(IV) oxide (MnO2) | 25 | 5080 |
| Nickel(II) oxide (NiO) | 25 | 6720 |
| Tin(IV) oxide (SnO2) | 20 | 6950 |
| Mercury(II) oxide (HgO) | 25 | 11140 |
| Barium oxide (BaO) | 25 | 5720 |
| Strontium oxide (SrO) | 25 | 5100 |
| Beryllium oxide (BeO) | 25 | 3010 |
| Titanium dioxide (TiO2) | 25 | 4230 |
| Vanadium(V) oxide (V2O5) | 25 | 3350 |
| Chromium(VI) oxide (CrO3) | 25 | 2700 |
| Manganese(II) oxide (MnO) | 25 | 5370 |
| Cobalt(II) oxide (CoO) | 25 | 6440 |
| Ruthenium(IV) oxide (RuO2) | 25 | 7050 |
| Rhodium(III) oxide (Rh2O3) | 25 | 8200 |
| Palladium(II) oxide (PdO) | 25 | 8300 |
| Silver(I) oxide (Ag2O) | 25 | 7200 |
| Cadmium oxide (CdO) | 25 | 8150 |
| Indium(III) oxide (In2O3) | 25 | 7180 |
| Antimony(V) oxide (Sb2O5) | 25 | 3780 |
| Tellurium dioxide (TeO2) | 25 | 6040 |
| Iodine pentoxide (I2O5) | 25 | 4980 |
| Ruthenium tetroxide (RuO4) | 25 | 3290 |
| Osmium tetroxide (OsO4) | 25 | 5100 |
| Xenon trioxide (XeO3) | 25 | 4550 |
| Perchloric acid (HClO4) | 22 | 1768 |
| Nitrogen pentoxide (N2O5) | 25 | 2000 |
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References: 1) Cardarelli, François. Materials Handbook: A Concise Desktop Reference. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing, 2018. 2) CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, 97th Edition. United Kingdom: CRC Press, 2016-2017. 3) Yaws, Carl L. The Yaws Handbook of Physical Properties for Hydrocarbons and Chemicals. Netherlands: Elsevier Science, 2015. 4) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).