Ytterbium(II) hydride
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| Other names Ytterbium hydride Ytterbium dihydride | |
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| Properties | |
| YbH2 | |
| Appearance | solid |
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Other anions | ytterbium(II) chloride |
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Ytterbium(II) hydride is the hydride of ytterbium with the chemical formula YbH2. In this compound, the ytterbium atom has an oxidation state of +2 and the hydrogen atoms have an oxidation state of −1. Its resistivity at room temperature is 107 Ω·cm.[1] Ytterbium hydride has a high thermostability.[2]
Production
Ytterbium hydride can be produced by reacting ytterbium with hydrogen gas:[1]
- Yb + H2 → YbH2