Calcium Hydride

CaH₂

IUPAC: Calcium hydride

CAS: 7789-78-8

Visão geral

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

Composição

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Massa atômica
Hydrogen H 2 1,0080
Calcium Ca 1 40,0780

Composição elemental

Usos

  • Drying agent for solvents
  • Hydrogen generator
  • Reducing agent

Curiosidades

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

Segurança

  • ⚠ Flammable
  • ⚠ Reacts with water and moisture

Structure

SMILES

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

Propriedades

Tipo
inorganic
Estado
solid
Massa molar
42,09 g/mol
Densidade
1,7000 g/cm³
Ponto de fusão
816,0 °C
Solubilidade
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).