13477-09-3

Basic information

• Product Name: BARIUM HYDRIDE
• Synonyms: bariumhydride(bah2);BARIUM PIECES;BARIUM HYDRIDE;barium dihydride;BARIUM HYDRIDE (99.5%-BA);Barium hydride, 99.5% (metals basis);Dihydrogen barium salt;Einecs 236-763-3
• CAS NO: 13477-09-3
• Molecular Formula: BaH2
• Molecular Weight: 139.35
• EINECS: 236-763-3
• Product Categories: metal hydrides
• Mol File: 13477-09-3.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Melting Point: 675°C (dec.)
• Boiling Point: °Cat760mmHg
• Flash Point: °C
• Appearance: gray/crystal
• Density: 4,21 g/cm3
• Water Solubility: decomposes in water to Ba(OH)2+H2; decomposes in acids [CRC10]
• Sensitive: moisture sensitive
• CAS DataBase Reference: BARIUM HYDRIDE(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: BARIUM HYDRIDE(13477-09-3)
• EPA Substance Registry System: BARIUM HYDRIDE(13477-09-3)

Safety Data

• Statements: 15
• Safety Statements: 7/8-24/25-43
• RIDADR: 1409
• HazardClass: 4.3
• PackingGroup: II
• Hazardous Substances Data: 13477-09-3(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

Barium Hydride (BaH2) is a gray crystalline compound with a structure similar to that of strontium hydride, characterized by cell parameters a=4.168 ?, b=6.792 ?, c=67.858 ?, and α=β=γ=90°. It has a cell volume of 222.45 ?3 and is sensitive to moisture, sharing properties with calcium hydride (CaH2). Barium Hydride is a chemical compound with a purity of 99.7% and has found limited usage in various industries.

Uses

1. Used in Chemical Industry:
Barium Hydride is used as a reducing agent for [application reason] its ability to donate electrons and facilitate chemical reactions.
2. Used in Research and Development:
Barium Hydride is used as a research compound for [application reason] its unique structural and chemical properties, which can be studied and potentially utilized in the development of new materials and technologies.
3. Used in Nuclear Industry:
Barium Hydride is used as a neutron absorber for [application reason] its ability to capture neutrons, which can be useful in controlling nuclear reactions and ensuring safety in nuclear facilities.
4. Used in Electronics Industry:
Barium Hydride is used as a component in the manufacturing of electronic devices for [application reason] its electronic properties, which can contribute to the performance and efficiency of certain electronic components.

Safety Profile

A poison. Rapidly decomposed bywater and acids. In powder form, it ignites spontaneouslyin air and reacts vigorously with water. Coarser materialignites when heated in oxygen. Moisture-sensitive, reactswith H2O with formation of Ba(OH)2 and H2. Decomp

InChI:InChI=1/Ba