Nomenclature
CAS number: 7704-99-6
Description and references
Ideal composition: ZrH2. Prepd
by the reduction of zirconium oxide with calcium hydride in the presence
of hydrogen above 600°: Alexander, US 2427339 (1947 to Metal Hydride).
Properties
Gray-black metallic powder. Stable, no reaction
with water. Flammable.Use
Powerful reducing agent in acid solution or at high
temps; hydrogenation catalyst; in the vacuum tube industry and powder
metallurgy.