Caesium zirconate is an inorganic compound of caesium, oxygen, and zirconium with the chemical formula Cs2ZrO3.[1][2]

Caesium zirconate
Names
IUPAC name
dicesium;dioxido(oxo)zirconium
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
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EC Number
  • 235-284-7
  • InChI=1S/2Cs.3O.Zr/q2*+1;;2*-1;
    Key: ITVUVIOQJJSLQJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • [O-][Zr](=O)[O-].[Cs+].[Cs+]
Properties
Cs2O3Zr
Molar mass 405.032 g·mol−1
Appearance white powder
Melting point 1,010 °C (1,850 °F; 1,280 K)
Hazards
GHS labelling:
GHS07: Exclamation mark
Warning
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

Preparation

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Caesium zirconate can be prepared from the reaction of CsOH with zirconia at high temperature:[3]

2 CsOH + ZrO2 → Cs2ZrO3 + H2O

Physical properties

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Caesium zirconate forms a white powder.

References

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  1. ^ "Cesium Zirconate". American Elements. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
  2. ^ Schram, R. P. C; Smit-Groen, V. M; Cordfunke, E. H. P (1 January 1999). "Thermodynamic properties of caesium zirconate Cs2ZrO3". The Journal of Chemical Thermodynamics. 31 (1): 43–54. doi:10.1006/jcht.1998.0417. ISSN 0021-9614. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
  3. ^ Neeb, Karl-Heinz (1 June 2011). The Radiochemistry of Nuclear Power Plants with Light Water Reactors. Walter de Gruyter. p. 555. ISBN 978-3-11-081201-5. Retrieved 5 March 2024.