- Definition of CsOH
CsOH, also known as Cesium Hydroxide, is a chemical compound with the formula CsOH, consisting of one Cesium atom (Cs), one Oxygen atom (O), and one Hydrogen atom (H). CsOH has a molecular weight of 149.913 g/mol. In the CsOH molecule, the Cesium atom is bonded with the Oxygen atom through an ionic bond, forming a Cesium ion (Cs+) and a Hydroxide ion (OH-).
- Properties of CsOH
2.1. Physical Properties of CsOH
CsOH is a white, odorless solid that has a pH of over 7, meaning it has strong alkaline properties.
2.2. Chemical Properties of CsOH
CsOH reacts easily with acidic substances to form salts and water. Moreover, CsOH can react with metals lighter than itself to form salts and hydrogen.
- Common Chemical Reactions of CsOH
Below are some chemical equations that represent the properties of CsOH:
- Synthesis of CsOH
4.1. Laboratory Synthesis of CsOH
In the lab, CsOH can be synthesized by the reaction between Cesium and water:
4.2. Industrial Synthesis of CsOH
On an industrial scale, CsOH is often produced from the synthesis of hydroxides of other alkali metals, and then replaced with Cesium.