Barium hexafluorogermanate is an inorganic chemical compound with the chemical formula BaGeF6.[1][2][3]
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barium(2+); hexafluorogermanium(2-)
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| BaF6Ge | |
| Molar mass | 323.947 g·mol−1 |
| Appearance | White crystals |
| Density | 4.56 g/cm3 |
| Melting point | 665 |
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| H301, H332 | |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Synthesis
editBarium hexafluorogermanate can be prepared by reacting hydrofluoric acid with germanium dioxide and then with barium chloride.[4]
Chemical properties
editThe compound decomposes to germanium tetrafluoride when heated to about 700 °C.[5][6]
- BaGeF6 → BaF2 + GeF4↑
References
edit- ^ "Barium Hexafluorogermanate". American Elements. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
- ^ "Barium Hexafluorogermanate (CAS: 60897-63-4)". samaterials.com. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
- ^ Nyquist, Richard A.; Kagel, Ronald O. (2 December 2012). Handbook of Infrared and Raman Spectra of Inorganic Compounds and Organic Salts: Infrared Spectra of Inorganic Compounds. Academic Press. p. 31. ISBN 978-0-08-087852-2. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
- ^ Köhler, J.; Simon, A.; Hoppe, R. (1 February 1988). "Über die kristallstruktur von GeF4". Journal of the Less Common Metals. 137 (1–2): 333–341. doi:10.1016/0022-5088(88)90098-7. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ Simons, J. H. (2 December 2012). Fluorine Chemistry V5. Elsevier. p. 46. ISBN 978-0-323-14724-8. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
- ^ Inorganic Chemistry. PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd. 2012. p. 321. ISBN 978-81-203-4308-5. Retrieved 17 June 2024.