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Beryllium hydroxide

Beryllium hydroxide structure

Beryllium hydroxide 

structure
  • CAS No:

    13327-32-7

  • Formula:

    BeH2O2

  • Chemical Name:

    Beryllium hydroxide

  • Synonyms:

    Beryllium hydroxide (Be(OH)2);Beryllium hydroxide;Beryllium dihydroxide;1304-49-0

  • Categories:

    Inorganic Chemistry  >  Inorganic Bases

Description

Beryllium hydroxide, with the chemical formula Be(OH)₂, is a white, amorphous powder that decomposes to beryllium oxide upon heating to 138 °C. It exhibits slight solubility in water. Beryllium hydroxide is amphoteric, meaning it can react with both acids and bases. In acidic solutions, it forms beryllium salts, while in alkaline solutions, it dissolves to form beryllate ions, such as sodium tetrahydroxoberyllate.

Beryllium hydroxide Basic Attributes

43.03

43.01770

236-368-6

2X0LRF1T6Q

Characteristics

40.46000

-0.35360

1.92 g/cm3

105 °C (decomp)

100ºC at 760mmHg

Intravenous-Rat LDL0: 3.821 mg/kg

Non-combustible substance; heat decomposition of toxic beryllium oxide fumes

Safety Information

II

6.1(a)

1566

Treasury is ventilated, low temperature and dry; stored separately from alkali, acid and food additives

Toxicity

most toxic

Beryllium hydroxide Use and Manufacturing

This compound is primarily utilized as a precursor in the production of beryllium metal and beryllium oxide. Beryllium metal is valued for its stiffness, lightweight, and dimensional stability, making it essential in aerospace, telecommunications, and defense industries. Beryllium oxide is used in applications like electronic substrates and thermal management systems for its high thermal conductivity and electrical insulating properties.

Computed Properties

Molecular Weight:43.027
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count:2
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count:2
Exact Mass:43.0176624
Monoisotopic Mass:43.0176624
Topological Polar Surface Area:2
Heavy Atom Count:3
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count:3
Compound Is Canonicalized:Yes

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