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Definition of Be3C2
1.1 Names
1.1.1 Common name: Be3C2 is known as beryllium carbide.
1.1.2 English name: Beryllium carbide
1.2. Atomic ratio: Beryllium carbide is a compound of beryllium and carbon in a 3:2 ratio.
1.3. Molecular weight: The molecular weight of Be3C2 is 73.06 g/mol.
1.3.1 Molecular structure: Be3C2 consists of 3 beryllium atoms and 2 carbon atoms.
1.4 Ion structure: Be3C2 is not an ionic compound but a covalent one. -
Properties of Be3C2
2.1 Physical properties of Be3C2: Beryllium carbide is a colorless solid, chemically resistant.
2.2 Chemical properties of Be3C2: Be3C2 is unstable in air, it can react with water to produce methane and beryllium hydroxide. -
Common chemical equation for Be3C2: Be3C2 + 4H2O -> 3Be(OH)2 + 2CH4
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Preparation of Be3C2
4.1 Laboratory preparation of Be3C2: Be3C2 can be prepared by heating beryllium metal in a carbon compound.
4.2 Industrial preparation of Be3C2: Be3C2 is prepared by reacting beryllium with graphite at high temperatures.