Chapter 21, Problem 21.118SP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

To write a balanced equation forthe reaction to form Titanium diboride (TiB₂) from the decomposition of titanium (III) borohydride dissolved in an organic solvent at 140^oC, if the other products are diborane ( ${\text{B}}_{\text{2}}{\text{H}}_{\text{6}}$ ) and molecular hydrogen.

Concept introduction:

Ceramics are inorganic, non-metallic, non-molecular solids, including both crystalline and amorphous materials. Ceramics has a higher melting points, they are stiffer, harder, and more resistant to wear and corrosion than are metals. Some ceramics can be synthesized easily from molecular or ionic precursors.

To write:

A balanced equation for the reaction to form Titanium diboride ( ${\text{TiB}}_{\text{2}}$ ) from the decomposition of titanium (III) borohydride dissolved in an organic solvent at 140^oC, if the other products are diborane ( ${\text{B}}_{\text{2}}{\text{H}}_{\text{6}}$ ) and molecular hydrogen.