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ALUMINIUM HYDRIDE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-08-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
AlH3
formula, see observation
DEF

A chemical compound in the form of a white to gray powder, which evolves hydrogen on contact with water, which is used as a polymerization catalyst, a reducing agent, and in electrolytic coatings on plastics, textiles, fibers and other metals.

OBS

The IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) recommends the form "aluminium" instead of "aluminum."

OBS

Chemical format: AlH3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
AlH3
formula, see observation
OBS

hydrure : Nom générique des combinaisons de l'hydrogène avec les autres corps simples.

OBS

Formule chimique : AlH3

Spanish

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