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ECHA InfoCard | 100.033.407 |
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Properties | |
BaH2 | |
Molar mass | 139.343 g/mol |
Appearance | white to gray crystals |
Density | 4.16 g/cm3 |
Melting point | 675 °C (1,247 °F; 948 K) decomposes |
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their
standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Barium hydride is a chemical compound with the chemical formula BaH2. [1]
Barium hydride can be prepared by reacting elemental barium with hydrogen at relatively high temperatures between 150-200 °C: [2][ clarification needed]
Barium hydride reacts with oxygen and water. It is easily explosive when it is mixed with a solid oxidant such as a halide or chromate. [3]