Californium tetrafluoride
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| Other names
Californium tetrafluoride
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| Properties | |
| CfF4 | |
| Molar mass | 327 g·mol−1 |
| Appearance | light green solid |
| Density | g/cm3 |
| Structure | |
| monoclinic | |
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Related compounds
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Berkelium tetrafluoride Einsteinium tetrafluoride |
| Hazards | |
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Main hazards
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Radioactive |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Californium tetrafluoride is a binary inorganic compound of californium and fluorine with the formula CfF4.[1]
Synthesis
The compound can be prepared from Cf2O3 and F2 at 400 °C.[2]
- 2Cf2O3 + 8F2 → 4CfF4 + 3O2
Also, β-decay of BkF4.
Physical properties
Californium tetrafluoride is a light green solid. Possesses a monoclinic UF4 structure.[3][2]
Chemical properties
CfF4 decomposes to californium trifluoride when heated:
- 2CfF4 → 2CfF3 + 2F
References
- ^ "WebElements Periodic Table » Californium » californium tetrafluoride". winter.group.shef.ac.uk. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
- ^ a b Macintyre, Jane E. Dictionary of Inorganic Compounds, Volume 1. Chapman & Hall. p. 2826. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
- ^ Chang, C.-T. P.; Haire, R. G.; Nave, S. E. (1 May 1990). "Magnetic susceptibility of californium fluorides". Physical Review B. 41 (13). doi:10.1103/physrevb.41.9045. Retrieved 3 April 2024.