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.
Please note that the specific applications and reasons for using barium hydride may vary depending on the industry and the specific requirements of the application. The provided uses are general examples based on the chemical properties and potential applications of barium hydride.

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