Caesium tungstate

Caesium tungstate
Names
Other names
Cesium tungstate, Cesium tungsten oxide
Identifiers
13587-19-4
ECHA InfoCard 100.033.639
Properties
Cs2WO4
Molar mass 513.65 g/mol
Melting point >350 °C[1]
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Caesium tungstate is an inorganic chemical compound.

Properties

Caesium tungstate forms colorless crystals, which are strongly hygroscopic. The phase transition occurs at 536 ℃, a transition from orthorhombic to hexagonal crystals.

Preparation

Caesium tungstate is obtained by the reaction between caesium chloride (CsCl) and silver tungstate (Ag2WO4).

Hazards

Caesium tungstate has acute toxicity and it may cause irritation. It may cause inflammation upon contact with skin and eyes.

References

  1. Cesium tungstate
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