Beryllium nitrate

Beryllium nitrate
Systematic name

Beryllium nitrate
Other names

Beryllium dinitrate
Identifiers
CAS number 13597-99-4
PubChem 26126
ChemSpider 24337 Y
EC number 237-062-5
UN number 2464
Properties
Molecular formula Be(NO3)2
Molar mass 133.021982 g/mol
Appearance white to yellow solid
Density 1.56 g/cm3
Melting point

60°C
Boiling point

100°C (decomposes)
Solubility in water very soluble
Related compounds
Other cations Magnesium nitrate
Calcium nitrate
Strontium nitrate
Barium nitrate
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Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox references

Beryllium nitrate, also known as beryllium dinitrate, is an ionic beryllium salt of nitric acid with the chemical formula Be(NO3)2.[1] Each formula unit is composed of one Be2+ cation and two NO3- anions.

Hazards

Beryllium nitrate is a toxic chemical,[1] like all other beryllium compounds. It is also an irritant in small doses. When burned, it gives off irritating or toxic fumes. However, when massive short-term exposure occurs, acute pneumonitis can set in, but symptoms do not manifest themselves for 3 days.[1]

Preparation

Beryllium nitrate can be prepared by reacting beryllium hydroxide in nitric acid.[2]

Be(OH)2 + 2 HNO3 → Be(NO3)2 + 2 H2O

References

  1. ^ a b c "Beryllium Nitrate (ICSC)". IPCS INCHEM. http://www.inchem.org/documents/icsc/icsc/eics1352.htm. Retrieved 13 September 2010. 
  2. ^ Walsh, Kenneth (2009). Beryllium chemistry and processing. ASM International. pp. 121–122. ISBN 9780871707215. http://books.google.com/books?id=3-GbhmSfyeYC&pg=PA121&lpg=PA121&dq=beryllium+nitrate&source=bl&ots=8T6RvZm8i5&sig=0IYY6Zuk2uMnb3u9BXmI3fcTUDU&hl=en&ei=_TsiTYT6KpPXnAe07OH9DQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=9&ved=0CFUQ6AEwCDgU#v=onepage&q&f=false. Retrieved January 3, 2011.