Mercury(II) fluoride

Quecksilberdifluorid

White solid

Fixed

8.95 g · cm -3

645 ° C ( decomposition)

Hydrolysis in water

• Soluble in dilute hydrofluoric acid and nitric acid
• Slightly soluble in ethanol

Risk

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Mercury (II ) fluoride is an inorganic chemical compound of the mercury from the group of fluorides.

Production and representation

Mercury (II ) fluoride can be obtained by reaction of mercury ( II) chloride with fluorine.

The display is also possible by the reaction of mercury ( II) oxide with hydrogen fluoride

Or by fluorination of mercury (I ) fluoride.

Properties

Mercury (II ) fluoride is a white, light sensitive and very moisture -sensitive solid which is hydrolysed by water immediately yellowing. It has a cubic crystal structure of fluorite - type (space group Fm3m ).

Use

Mercury (II ) fluoride can also be used as a selective fluorination agent.