Chromium pentafluoride
Chromium pentafluoride
Crimson, crystalline, volatile solid
Fixed
34 ° C.
117 ° C.
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Chromium ( V ) fluoride is a chemical compound of the elements chromium and fluorine. It is a crimson, crystalline solid that melts at 34 ° C and therefore is very volatile. Also, this material is very strong oxidizing.
Production and representation
Chromium ( V ) fluoride can be obtained directly from the elements at 400 ° C and a pressure of 200 bar:
Properties
Physical Properties
Chromium ( V ) fluoride is in the solid state polymer in the form of cis -linked CrF6 - octahedra, in the gas phase, it is a monomer in the form of trigonal bipyramidal molecules.
Chemical Properties
Chromium ( V ) fluoride is a strong oxidant, forming CrF6 - complexes octahedral.