Calcium Hydride

CaH₂

IUPAC: Calcium hydride

CAS: 7789-78-8

Übersicht

Calcium hydride is a drying agent and hydrogen source. It reacts with water to produce hydrogen gas and calcium hydroxide.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Hydrogen H 2 1,0080
Calcium Ca 1 40,0780

Elementare Zusammensetzung

H
Hydrogen ×2
4,8%
Ca
Calcium ×1
95,2%

Verwendung

  • • Drying agent for solvents
  • • Hydrogen generator
  • • Reducing agent

Wissenswertes

  • ✦ Commonly used to dry organic solvents by reacting with trace water

Sicherheit

  • ⚠ Flammable
  • ⚠ Reacts with water and moisture

Structure

SMILES

[H-].[H-].[Ca+2]

Eigenschaften

Typ
inorganic
Zustand
solid
Molmasse
42,09 g/mol
Dichte
1,7000 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
816,0 °C
Löslichkeit
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

Verwandte Verbindungen

Diborane

B₂H₆

Arsine

AsH₃

Boron Trichloride

BCl₃

Cisplatin

Pt(NH₃)₂Cl₂

Gallium Arsenide

GaAs

Barium Ferrite

BaFe₁₂O₁₉

Barium Titanate

BaTiO₃

Calcium Aluminate Cement

CaO·Al₂O₃

Nitrogen Trifluoride

NF₃

Aluminum Chloride

AlCl₃

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).