Barium hexafluorogermanate

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Barium hexafluorogermanate
Names
IUPAC name
barium(2+); hexafluorogermanium(2-)
Identifiers
3D model (
JSmol
)
ChemSpider
  • InChI=1S/Ba.F6Ge/c;1-7(2,3,4,5)6/q+2;-2
    Key: AQQNUPLMYBELTR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
  • F[Ge-2](F)(F)(F)(F)F.[Ba+2]
Properties
BaF6Ge
Molar mass 323.947 g·mol−1
Appearance White crystals
Density 4.56 g/cm3
Melting point 665
Hazards
GHS labelling:
GHS06: Toxic
Danger
H301, H332
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

Barium hexafluorogermanate is an inorganic chemical compound with the chemical formula BaGeF6.[1][2]

Synthesis

Barium hexafluorogermanate can be prepared by reacting hydrofluoric acid with germanium dioxide and then with barium chloride.[3]

Chemical properties

The compound decomposes to germanium tetrafluoride when heated to about 700 °C.[4][5]

BaGeF6 → BaF2 + GeF4↑

References

  1. ^ "Barium Hexafluorogermanate". American Elements. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
  2. ISBN 978-0-08-087852-2
    . Retrieved 17 June 2024.
  3. doi:10.1016/0022-5088(88)90098-7
    . Retrieved 28 August 2024.
  4. ISBN 978-0-323-14724-8
    . Retrieved 17 June 2024.
  5. ISBN 978-81-203-4308-5
    . Retrieved 17 June 2024.
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