Can Na2[B12H12] be a decomposition product of NaBH4?†
Riccarda Caputo,Sebastiano Garroni,David Olid,Francesc Teixidor,Santiago Suriñach,Maria Dolors Baró
Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics Pub Date : 10/21/2010 00:00:00 , DOI:10.1039/C0CP00877J
Abstract

We synthesized Na2[B12H12] by a solid state procedure and thermal decomposition of Na[B3H8], and calculated from a first-principles approach the thermodynamic and structural properties. In particular, the calculated enthalpy of formation of the monoclinic structure, at T = 0 K, of −1086.196 kJ mol−1 showed that it is a very stable compound. Therefore, in case it were formed during the thermal decomposition of NaBH4, it would be rather considered a product, which, in addition, prevents the subsequent re-hydrogenation process because of its low reactivity to hydrogen. We reported the isotherms of absorption of H2, O2, and H2O, calculated both theoretically and experimentally.

Graphical abstract: Can Na2[B12H12] be a decomposition product of NaBH4?