Barium hexafluorogermanate

Barium hexafluorogermanate

Names
IUPAC name barium(2+); hexafluorogermanium(2-)
Identifiers
CAS Number	60897-63-4
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChemSpider	34996542
PubChem CID	16703831
InChI 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
Chemical formula	BaF6Ge
Molar mass	323.947 g·mol^−1
Appearance	White crystals
Density	4.56 g/cm^3
Melting point	665
Hazards
GHS labelling:
Pictograms
Signal word	Danger
Hazard statements	H301, H332
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). Infobox references

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. 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.
3. 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.
4. Simons, J. H. (2 December 2012). Fluorine Chemistry V5. Elsevier. p. 46. ISBN 978-0-323-14724-8. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
5. Inorganic Chemistry. PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd. 2012. p. 321. ISBN 978-81-203-4308-5. Retrieved 17 June 2024.