Californium tetrafluoride explained
Californium tetrafluoride is a binary inorganic compound of californium and fluorine with the formula .[1]
Synthesis
The compound can be prepared from and at 400 °C.
Also, β-decay of .
Physical properties
Californium tetrafluoride is a light green solid. Possesses a monoclinic structure.[2] [3]
Chemical properties
decomposes to californium trifluoride when heated:
Notes and References
- Web site: WebElements Periodic Table » Californium » californium tetrafluoride . winter.group.shef.ac.uk . 3 April 2024.
- Chang . C.-T. P. . Haire . R. G. . Nave . S. E. . Magnetic susceptibility of californium fluorides . . 1 May 1990 . 41 . 13 . 10.1103/physrevb.41.9045 . 3 April 2024.
- Book: Macintyre . Jane E. . Dictionary of Inorganic Compounds, Volume 1 . Chapman & Hall . 2826 . 3 April 2024.