Caesium monoxide
Caesium monoxide or caesium oxide is an chemical compound with the chemical formula Cs2O. It is the simplest and most common oxide of the caesium. It forms yellow-orange hexagonal crystals.
Caesium cations, Cs+ Oxide anions, O2− | |
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IUPAC name
Caesium oxide | |
Other names
Cesium oxide (US) | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.039.693 |
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Properties | |
Cs2O | |
Molar mass | 281.810 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | Yellow-orange solid |
Density | 4.65 g/cm3, solid |
Melting point | 490 °C (914 °F; 763 K) (under N2) |
Reacts to form CsOH | |
1534.0·10−6 cm3/mol | |
Structure | |
anti-CdCl2 (hexagonal) | |
Thermochemistry | |
Heat capacity (C) |
76.0 J/(K·mol) |
Std molar entropy (S⦵298) |
146.9 J/(K·mol) |
Std enthalpy of formation (ΔfH⦵298) |
−345.8 kJ/mol |
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Main hazards |
Corrosive |
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Flash point | non-flammable |
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Related compounds |
Caesium hydroxide |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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