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| IUPAC name barium(2+); hexafluorogermanium(2-) | |
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| Chemical formula | BaF6Ge |
| Molar mass | 323.947 g·mol |
| Appearance | White crystals |
| Density | 4.56 g/cm |
| Melting point | 665 |
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| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H301, H332 |
| Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C , 100 kPa). Infobox references | |
Barium hexafluorogermanate is an inorganic chemical compound with the chemical formula BaGeF6.
Synthesis
Barium hexafluorogermanate can be prepared by reacting hydrofluoric acid with germanium dioxide and then with barium chloride.
Chemical properties
The compound decomposes to germanium tetrafluoride when heated to about 700 °C.
- BaGeF6 → BaF2 + GeF4↑
References
- "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.