Tungsten Dichloride

Name: tungsten dichloride
Formula: WCl2
Molecular Weight: 254.76
CAS: 13470-12-7
Density: 5.436
Properties
It’s very unstable in the air, and easily oxidized. It will decompose at 500 ℃, it will also be oxidized by water, releasing hydrogen during a violent reaction with water. It can be dissolved in hydrochloric acid, ethanol and ether. Saved in excess of hydrogen chloride.