Title: Titanium Hydride
CAS Registry Number: 7704-98-5
Molecular Formula: H2Ti
Molecular Weight: 49.88
Percent Composition: H 4.04%, Ti 95.96%
Line Formula: TiH2
Literature References: Prepd by the reduction of titanium oxide with calcium hydride in the presence of hydrogen above 600°: Alexander, US 2427338 (1947).
Properties: Gray-black metallic powder. Stable in air. Dissociation appreciable at 450°.
Use: Additive in powder metallurgy; getter for oxygen and nitrogen in electronic tubes; wetting agent for ceramic to metal seals; source of pure hydrogen.