Beryllium Borohydride

CAS #:

Linear Formula:

Be(BH4)2

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(2N) 99% Beryllium Borohydride
BE-BH-02
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(3N) 99.9% Beryllium Borohydride
BE-BH-03
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(4N) 99.99% Beryllium Borohydride
BE-BH-04
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(5N) 99.999% Beryllium Borohydride
BE-BH-05
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Beryllium Borohydride Properties (Theoretical)

Compound Formula B2BeH8
Molecular Weight 38.696
Appearance White crystals
Melting Point 91.3 °C
Boiling Point 123 °C (decomposes)
Density 0.604 g/cm3
Solubility in H2O Reacts
Crystal Phase / Structure Tetragonal
Exact Mass 39.093 g/mol
Monoisotopic Mass 39.093 g/mol

Beryllium Borohydride Health & Safety Information

Signal Word N/A
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About Beryllium Borohydride

Hydride IonBeryllium Borohydride is generally immediately available in most volumes. Beryllium Borohydride has an extremely high total hydrogen storage capacity. Originally, Be(BH4)2 was prepared by reaction of BeMe2 with diborane and, more expediently, by mechanochemical exchange response of BeCl2 with alkali metal borohydrides followed by vacuum distillation at 140 °C. This covalent compound is built of helical polymeric chains -BeH2BH2BeH2BH2- and terminal bidentate BH4 groups. Beryllium Borohydride is very unstable, exploding on contact with air and moisture. Unfortunately, the intense toxicity of beryllium, and very high reactivity of Be(BH4)2, makes this material inappropriate for hydrogen storage despite low decomposition temperature and high frequency. American Elements offers a broad range of products for hydrogen storage research, advanced fuel cells and battery applications. Hydrogen can easily be generated from renewable energy sources and is the most abundant element in the universe. Hydrogen is produced from various sources such as fossil fuels, water and renewables. Hydrogen is nonpolluting and forms water as a harmless byproduct during use. The challenges associated with the use of hydrogen as a form of energy include developing safe, compact, reliable, and cost-effective hydrogen storage and delivery technologies. Currently, hydrogen can be stored in these three forms: Compressed Hydrogen, Liquid Hydrogen and Chemical Storage. High purity, submicron and nanopowder forms may be considered. Hydride compounds are used often used as portable sources of hydrogen gas. American Elements produces to many standard grades when applicable, including Mil Spec (military grade); ACS, Reagent and Technical Grade; Food, Agricultural and Pharmaceutical Grade; Optical Grade, USP and EP/BP (European Pharmacopoeia/British Pharmacopoeia) and follows applicable ASTM testing standards. Typical and custom packaging is available. Additional technical, research and safety (MSDS) information is available as is a Reference Calculator for converting relevant units of measurement.

Beryllium Borohydride Synonyms

Beryllium tetrahydroborate, Beryllium boranuide, Beryllium bis[tetrahydroborate]

Chemical Identifiers

Linear Formula Be(BH4)2
MDL Number N/A
EC No. N/A
Beilstein/Reaxys No. N/A
Pubchem CID 6101896
IUPAC Name beryllium; boranuide
SMILES [Be+2].[BH4-].[BH4-]
InchI Identifier InChI=1S/2BH4.Be/h2*1H4;/q2*-1;+2
InchI Key ONQXRAXVSQRPSX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Packaging Specifications

Typical bulk packaging includes palletized plastic 5 gallon/25 kg. pails, fiber and steel drums to 1 ton super sacks in full container (FCL) or truck load (T/L) quantities. Research and sample quantities and hygroscopic, oxidizing or other air sensitive materials may be packaged under argon or vacuum. Shipping documentation includes a Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Solutions are packaged in polypropylene, plastic or glass jars up to palletized 440 gallon liquid totes, and 36,000 lb. tanker trucks.

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