- Definition of Be4S3
Be4S3, also known as beryllium sulfide, is a compound of beryllium and sulfur. On the atomic mass scale, beryllium has an atomic mass of 9.0122 u, while sulfur has an atomic mass of 32.065 u. The cubic of this compound contains 4 atoms of beryllium and 3 atoms of sulfur. In this compound, beryllium and sulfur form ions with corresponding electric charges of +2 and -2.
- Properties of Be4S3
2.1 Physical properties of Be4S3
Be4S3 typically appears as a solid compound, white or gray in color, with no distinctive odor. The pH of Be4S3 is usually found in a neutral or slightly alkaline environment.
2.2 Chemical properties of Be4S3
Be4S3 is a compound that cannot withstand strong chemical reactions, but can react with strong acids to produce beryllium salts and sulfur gas.
- Common chemical equations of Be4S3
3.1 Metal reaction
Be4S3 does not commonly undergo metal reactions.
3.2 Acid reaction
Be4S3 reacts with strong acids such as H2SO4, HCl to produce salts of beryllium and sulfur gas.
- Preparation of Be4S3
4.1 Laboratory preparation of Be4S3
Be4S3 can be prepared through the reaction of beryllium with sulfur at high temperatures.
4.2 Industrial preparation of Be4S3
The procedure for manufacturing Be4S3 on an industrial scale is not yet known.