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Definition of Be3N2:
Be3N2, also known as beryllium nitride, is a chemical compound of beryllium and nitrogen. Its English name is Beryllium nitride. The molar mass of Be3N2 is 55.06 g/mol. The atomic mass of a beryllium atom is 9.0122 amu and nitrogen is 14.0067 amu. The molecular structure consists of 3 beryllium atoms linked with 2 nitrogen atoms. The ionic structure of Be3N2 is [Be3+][N2-]. -
Properties of Be3N2:
2.1 Physical properties: Be3N2 is a solid at standard conditions, with a white or light gray color. This substance has no odor and no clear pH level.
2.2 Chemical properties: Be3N2 easily reacts with water to produce Be(OH)2 and NH3. It can also react with acids to produce salts and NH3 gas. -
Chemical equations of Be3N2:
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Synthesis of Be3N2:
4.1 Laboratory synthesis: Be3N2 can be synthesized by heating beryllium in nitrogen air.
4.2 Industrial synthesis: In industry, Be3N2 is produced by heating beryllium with nitrogen at temperatures around 700 to 1400°C.