Praseodymium(IV) oxide
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| IUPAC name Praseodymium(IV) oxide | |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.031.658 |
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| Properties | |
| PrO2 | |
| Molar mass | 172.91 |
| Appearance | Dark brownish crystal[1] |
| Structure[2] | |
| Fluorite structure | |
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a = 539.3 pm | |
Formula units (Z) | 4 |
| Related compounds | |
Related compounds | Praseodymium(III) oxide Praseodymium(III,IV) oxide |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
Praseodymium(IV) oxide is an inorganic compound with chemical formula PrO2.
Production
Praseodymium(IV) oxide can be produced by boiling Pr6O11 in water or acetic acid:[1]
- Pr6O11 + 3 H2O → 4 PrO2 + 2 Pr(OH)3
Chemical reactions
Praseodymium(IV) oxide starts to decompose at 320~360 °C, liberating oxygen.
