Caesium zirconate

Caesium zirconate is an inorganic compound of caesium, oxygen, and zirconium with the chemical formula Cs₂ZrO₃.^[1][2]

Caesium zirconate

Names
IUPAC name dicesium;dioxido(oxo)zirconium
Identifiers
CAS Number	12158-58-6 Y
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChemSpider	32816981
ECHA InfoCard	100.032.064
EC Number	235-284-7
PubChem CID	92026610
InChI InChI=1S/2Cs.3O.Zr/q2*+1;;2*-1; Key: ITVUVIOQJJSLQJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES [O-][Zr](=O)[O-].[Cs+].[Cs+]
Properties
Chemical formula	Cs2O3Zr
Molar mass	405.032 g·mol−1
Appearance	white powder
Melting point	1,010 °C (1,850 °F; 1,280 K)
Hazards
GHS labelling:
Pictograms
Signal word	Warning
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). Infobox references

Preparation

Caesium zirconate can be prepared from the reaction of CsOH with zirconia at high temperature:^[3]

2 CsOH + ZrO₂ → Cs₂ZrO₃ + H₂O

Physical properties

Caesium zirconate forms a white powder.