Ytterbium(II) hydride

Ytterbium(II) hydride is the hydride of ytterbium with the chemical formula YbH₂. In this compound, the ytterbium atom has an oxidation state of +2 and the hydrogen atoms have an oxidation state of −1. Its resistivity at room temperature is 10⁷ Ω·cm.^[1] Ytterbium hydride has a high thermostability.^[2]

Ytterbium(II) hydride

Names
Other names Ytterbium hydride Ytterbium dihydride
Identifiers
CAS Number	13598-40-8 Y
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
PubChem CID	129676857
InChI InChI=1S/Yb.2H Key: LIQBHNROMLKXKC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES [YbH2]
Properties
Chemical formula	YbH2
Appearance	solid
Related compounds
Other anions	ytterbium(II) chloride
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). Infobox references

Production

Ytterbium hydride can be produced by reacting ytterbium with hydrogen gas:^[1]

Yb + H₂ → YbH₂