Ytterbium(II) hydride explained

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:

Yb + H₂ → YbH₂

Notes and References

1. 洪广言. 现代化学基础丛书 第36卷 稀土化学导论. 北京: 科学出版社, 2014. pp. 57-59. 3.2.4 稀土氢化物
2. Kost, M. E.; Mikheeva, V. I. Europium and ytterbium hydrides. Fiz. Khim. Gidridov., 1972. pp 91-101 (Conference). CODEN:31KKAS