A new beryllium periodate hydrate has been synthesized whose compositi
on is Be2HIO6.6.5H2O. It has been identified by DTA, TG, DSC, IR spect
ra and X-ray powder diffraction. The compound is thermally stable up t
o 60-degrees-C, followed by three-step dehydration and decomposition t
o form BeO. The IR spectra prove the presence of the following structu
ral groups: HIO64-, BeO4 and H2O.