Caesium tungstate

Caesium tungstate
Names
Other names Cesium tungstate, Cesium tungsten oxide
Identifiers
CAS Number	13587-19-4
ECHA InfoCard	100.033.639
Properties
Chemical formula	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).
Infobox references

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

↑ Cesium tungstate

Caesium compounds

CsBr CsCl CsClO₄ Cs₂CrO₄ CsF CsH CsI CsNO₃ CsOH Cs₂CO₃ CsHCO₃ Cs₂SO₄ CsC₂H₃O₂ Cs₂O Cs₂TiO₃ CsAu

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