Formula BeN2O6 Boiling point 100 °C Melting point 60 °C | Molar mass 133.022 g/mol Density 1.56 g/cm³ Appearance white to yellow solid | |
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Beryllium nitrate, also known as beryllium dinitrate, is an ionic beryllium salt of nitric acid with the chemical formula Be(NO3)2. Each formula unit is composed of one Be2+ cation and two NO3− anions.
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Hazards
Beryllium nitrate is a toxic chemical, like all other beryllium compounds. It is also an irritant in small doses. When burned, it gives off irritating or toxic fumes. However, when massive short-term exposure occurs, acute pneumonitis can set in, but symptoms do not manifest themselves for 3 days.
Preparation
Beryllium nitrate can be prepared by reacting beryllium hydroxide in nitric acid.
Be(OH)2 + 2 HNO3 → Be(NO3)2 + 2 H2OReferences
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