TcO2xH2O
TcO2xH2O is a hydrated technetium dioxide compound that exists as a hydrated form of technetium(IV) oxide. This inorganic compound consists of technetium in the +4 oxidation state bonded to oxygen atoms, with water molecules incorporated into its crystal structure. The exact number of water molecules (represented by x) can vary depending on the specific hydration level and preparation conditions.
The compound typically forms as a hydrated oxide when technetium dioxide comes into contact with water or
TcO2xH2O is of interest in nuclear chemistry and radiochemistry due to technetium's radioactive properties. Technetium-99, the
The compound's structure involves technetium atoms coordinated to oxygen atoms in a distorted octahedral geometry, with
In aqueous solutions, TcO2xH2O may undergo further hydrolysis or dissolution, depending on pH conditions and the