Bismuthine
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Bismuthine
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CAS No:
18288-22-7
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Formula:
BiH3
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Chemical Name:
Bismuthine
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Synonyms:
Bismuthine;Bismuth hydride (BiH3);Bismuth trihydride;Bismuthine (BiH3)
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Description
colorless gas, unstable at room temp and rapidly decomposes to Bi and H2; can be prepared by disproportionation of either methyl or ethyl-bismuthine; enthalpy of vaporization about 25.15kJ/mol; finds use in manufacturing Ge or Si semiconductors [MER06] [KIR78]
Bismuthane is a mononuclear parent hydride and a bismuth hydride. It is a conjugate base of a bismuthonium.
Characteristics
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9.303 g/L [LID94]
-67°C
bp 16.8° (est)
Flammable, decomposes toxic bismuth fumes when burned
Bismuthine Use and Manufacturing
In manufacture of Ge or Si semiconductors, Scott et al., US 2910394 (1959 to Int'l Standard Electric).