Calcium Hydride
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Cite "Calcium Hydride"
Calcium Hydride. (n.d.). In Compound. Retrieved from /compound/calcium-hydride/
"Calcium Hydride." Compound, /compound/calcium-hydride/.
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IUPAC: Calcium hydride
CAS: 7789-78-8
Overview
Calcium hydride is a drying agent and hydrogen source. It reacts with water to produce hydrogen gas and calcium hydroxide.
Composition
Uses
- • Drying agent for solvents
- • Hydrogen generator
- • Reducing agent
Fun Facts
- ✦ Commonly used to dry organic solvents by reacting with trace water
Safety
- ⚠ Flammable
- ⚠ Reacts with water and moisture
Structure
SMILES
[H-].[H-].[Ca+2]
Properties
- Type
- inorganic
- State
- solid
- Molar Mass
- 42.09 g/mol
- Density
- 1.7000 g/cm³
- Melting Point
- 816.0 °C
- Solubility
- reacts
Molecular Descriptors
- Exact Mass
- 41.9782
- TPSA
- 0.0 Ų
- H-Bond Donors
- 0
- H-Bond Acceptors
- 2
- Rotatable Bonds
- 0
- Heavy Atoms
- 1
- Complexity
- 0.0
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Calcium Hydride?
Calcium Hydride (CaH₂) is a inorganic compound with the IUPAC name Calcium hydride.
What is the molecular weight of Calcium Hydride?
Calcium Hydride has a molar mass of 42.09 g/mol.
What state is Calcium Hydride at room temperature?
Calcium Hydride is a solid at room temperature.
Is Calcium Hydride organic or inorganic?
Calcium Hydride is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Calcium Hydride?
Calcium Hydride (CaH₂) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Calcium (Ca).