What is Be3N2? Important knowledge about Be3N2.

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:

• Metal reaction: Be + N₂ -> Be₃N₂
• Acid reaction: Be₃N₂ + 6HCl -> 3BeCl₂ + 2NH₃
• Reaction with salt: Be₃N₂ + 3CuSO₄ -> 3BeSO₄ + 3Cu

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.