Ytterbium(II) chloride 5438882 190072178 2008-02-09T00:06:29Z DumZiBoT 6085301 Bot: Converting bare references, see [[User:DumZiBoT/refLinks|FAQ]] {{expert-subject|chemistry|date=January 2007}} {{chemical-importance|date=June 2006}} {{Chembox new | Name = Ytterbium(II) chloride | ImageFile = Ytterbium(II)_chloride.jpg <!-- | ImageSize = 200px --> | ImageName = Ytterbium(II) chloride | OtherNames = ytterbium dichloride | Section1 = {{Chembox Identifiers | CASNo = 13874-77-6 }} | Section2 = {{Chembox Properties | Formula = YbCl<sub>2</sub> | MolarMass = 243.95 g/mol | Appearance = green crystals | Density = 5.27 g/cm³, solid | MeltingPt = 721°C | BoilingPt = }} | Section3 = {{Chembox Structure | CrystalStruct = }} | Section7 = {{Chembox Hazards | EUClass = not listed }} }} '''Ytterbium(II) chloride''' ([[Ytterbium|Yb]][[Chlorine|Cl<sub>2</sub>]]) is an [[inorganic]] [[chemical compound]]. It was first prepared in 1929 by W.K. Klemm and W. Schuth, by reduction of ytterbium(III) chloride, YbCl<sub>3</sub>, using [[hydrogen]]. Like other Yb(II) compounds, it is a strong reducing agent. It is unstable in aqueous solution, because it reduces water to hydrogen.<ref>[http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-9078098/ytterbium ytterbium - Britannica Online Encyclopedia<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> ==References== <references/> [[Category:Chlorides]] [[Category:Ytterbium compounds]] [[Category:Inorganic compound stubs]] {{inorganic-compound-stub}}