Californium tetrafluoride

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Californium tetrafluoride
Names
Other names
Californium tetrafluoride
Identifiers
Properties
CfF4
Molar mass 327 g·mol−1
Appearance light green solid
Density g/cm3
Structure
monoclinic
Related compounds
Related compounds
Berkelium tetrafluoride
Einsteinium tetrafluoride
Hazards
Occupational safety and health (OHS/OSH):
Main hazards
Radioactive
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

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

  1. ^ "WebElements Periodic Table » Californium » californium tetrafluoride". winter.group.shef.ac.uk. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  2. ^ a b Macintyre, Jane E. Dictionary of Inorganic Compounds, Volume 1. Chapman & Hall. p. 2826. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  3. . Retrieved 3 April 2024.