Booritridi

Booritridi is a chemical compound with the formula B2H6. It is a colorless, flammable gas with a repulsive odor. Booritridi is the simplest boron hydride and is also known as diborane. It is a highly reactive and toxic substance.

Booritridi is synthesized by the reaction of sodium borohydride with iodine or boron trifluoride. It can also be produced by the electrolysis of sodium borohydride solutions. The industrial production of booritridi involves the reaction of sodium borohydride with hydrogen chloride.

Booritridi is used as a reducing agent in organic synthesis. It is also used in the production of other boron compounds, such as boron trifluoride and boron nitride. Booritridi is a component of some rocket fuels and has been explored for use in nuclear fusion reactors.

The toxicity of booritridi is due to its ability to react with water to form boric acid and hydrogen gas. Boric acid is an irritant to the eyes, skin, and respiratory tract. Hydrogen gas is flammable and can form explosive mixtures with air. Inhalation of booritridi can cause pulmonary edema, central nervous system depression, and death. Exposure to booritridi should be avoided, and appropriate safety precautions should be taken when handling this compound.