Barium hydride
Barium hydride is a chemical compound with the chemical formula BaH2.[1]
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| BaH2 | |
| Molar mass | 139.343 g/mol |
| Appearance | white to gray crystal |
| Density | 4.16 g/cm3 |
| Melting point | 675 °C (1,247 °F; 948 K) |
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Preparation and structure
Barium hydride can be prepared by dissolving elemental barium (Ba) with hydrogen:[2]
- Ba + H2 → BaH2
Reactions
Barium hydride reacts with oxygen and water. It is easily explosive when it is mixed with a solid oxidant such as a halide or chromate.[3]
References
- WM Haynes. CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics 95 th ed. CRC Press, 2014. pp 4-50
- Libowitz, G. G. (1987). "Calcium, Strontium and Barium Hydrides". Inorganic Reactions and Methods. pp. 158–159. doi:10.1002/9780470145166.ch133. ISBN 9780471186557.
- Inorganic Chemistry Series Volume II Alkaline Earth Metal Boron-Aluminum Gallium Group. Science Press. pp 150. 4.1.2 Calcium Hydride, Hydrogen Chloride and Hydrogen
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