Californium tetrafluoride
Chemical compound
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Californium tetrafluoride is a binary inorganic compound of californium and fluorine with the formula CfF4.[1]
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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 |
Berkelium tetrafluoride Einsteinium tetrafluoride |
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Main hazards |
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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Synthesis
Physical properties
Californium tetrafluoride is a light green solid. It possesses a monoclinic UF4 structure.[3][2]
Chemical properties
CfF4 decomposes to californium trifluoride when heated:
- 2CfF4 → 2CfF3 + 2F
