Mustard GasMustard Gas

By:Taralah Washington

The History of Mustard GasThe History of Mustard Gas

Frederick GuthrieFrederick Guthrie

Mustard gas was synthesized by Frederick Guthrie in 1860.

Many people say that it was developed as early as 1822 by Depretz V. Meyer.

It was so powerful that only small amounts had to be added to high explosive shells to be effective.

Gas MaskGas Mask

Physical PropertiesPhysical Properties

Mustard gas is colorless . It is an oily liquid. It is heavier than water and it is normally odorless

but may have a mustard or garlic like smell. The melting point is 13 to 14 degrees Celsius. The boiling point is 215 to 217 degrees Celsius.

Structural FormulaStructural Formula

Chemical PropertiesChemical Properties

The chemical formula is C4H8Cl2S .

The chemical name is sulfide. Its molecular weight is 159.07g/mol.Another name for mustard gas is sulfur

mustard.

The Uses of Mustard GasThe Uses of Mustard Gas

It was first used by the German army against Canadian soldiers in 1917.

Mustard Gas is used as chemical warfare. Mustard gas can be placed in rockets, bombs or

explosive shells. It can be used as liquid or vapor. Heavy reduces the toxic in mustard gas.

The Effects of Mustard GasThe Effects of Mustard Gas

Being exposed to mustard gas leads to a slow and painful death.

It also causes cancer.Mustard gas attacks white blood cells and

and breaks down your bone marrow.When tested on mice it caused lung tumors.

BibliographyBibliography

http://www.bris.ac.uk/Depts/Chemistry/MOTM/mustard/mustard.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mustard_gashttp://www.inchem.org/documents/pims/

chemical/mustardg.htm