Bismuth(III) Hydride

Bismuth(III) hydride is a chemical compound with the formula BiH3. It is a rare and not well-studied compound. Bismuth(III) hydride is a white solid that can be prepared by reacting bismuth(III) chloride with lithium aluminum hydride in diethyl ether.

The compound is unstable and decomposes readily, releasing hydrogen gas. It is only stable at low temperatures (-70°C to -80°C). Bismuth(III) hydride is a covalent compound and has a trigonal pyramidal molecular geometry.

Bismuth(III) hydride is an interesting compound due to its potential use as a hydrogen storage material. However, due to its instability and difficulty in preparation, it has not yet been extensively studied for this purpose.