iron trifluoride

Description

iron trifluoride · CAS 7783-50-8 · F3Fe. UNII 0309P36Q66. Melting Point: 1000 °C; Density: 3.87; Density: 3.52 @25 °C.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	7783-50-8
PubChem CID	24552
Molecular formula	F3Fe
IUPAC name	trifluoroiron
UNII (FDA)	0309P36Q66

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	112.84
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	3
Rotatable Bond Count	0
Exact Mass	112.930145
Monoisotopic Mass	112.930145
Topological Polar Surface Area	0
Heavy Atom Count	4
Formal Charge	0
Complexity	8

Physical & Chemical Properties

Melting Point	1000 °C
Density	3.87
Density	3.52 @25 °C
Other Experimental Properties	Sublimes above 1000 °C

Physical description & handling notes

• Ferric fluoride is a green crystalline solid. It is slightly soluble in water. The primary hazard is the threat to the environment. Immediate steps should be taken to limit its spread to the environment. It is used in ceramics.
• Green solid; Very slightly soluble in water; [Merck Index] Light green crystalline solid; [MSDSonline]
• Green hexagonal crystals
• Sublimes >1832.0 °F (USCG, 1999)
• greater than 1832 °F (USCG, 1999)
• Very slightly soluble in water; freely sol in dilute hydrogen fluoride; practically insoluble in alcohol, ether, benzene; 0.008 g/100 g liquid hydrogen fluoride.

GHS Hazard Classification

Reported hazard statements	H301 (28.3%), H302 (68.3%), H311 (28.3%), H312 (68.3%), H314 (91.7%), H331 (21.7%), H332 (68.3%)

Documented Uses

• Used as a catalyst in organic reactions and a fluorinating agent; Also used in the production of porcelain and pottery and for pin-hole prevention in cast iron; [HSDB]
• Ceramics making [Category: Hobbies]
• As catalyst in organic reactions.
• ... Fluorinating agent, for pin-hole prevention in cast iron.
• ... Prepared by the action of liquid or gaseous hydrogen fluoride on anhydrous FeCl3.
• Food and Environmental Agents: Effect on Breast-Feeding: Reported Sign or Symptom in Infant or Effect on Lactation: /inorganic fluorides: None. /from Table 7/

Synonyms

FERRIC FLUORIDE; Iron trifluoride; Ferric trifluoride; Iron fluoride (FeF3); 0309P36Q66; DTXSID1064823; Ferrum Fluoratum; RefChem:57481; DTXCID3048025; 232-002-4; 7783-50-8; trifluoroiron; Iron fluoride; iron(3+) trifluoride; HSDB 450; FeF3

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of iron trifluoride?

CAS 7783-50-8; molecular formula F3Fe; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is iron trifluoride known by?

FERRIC FLUORIDE, Iron trifluoride, Ferric trifluoride, Iron fluoride (FeF3), 0309P36Q66, DTXSID1064823.

Is iron trifluoride classified as hazardous?

Hazard statements reported: H301, H302, H311, H312, H314.

What are the key physical properties of iron trifluoride?

Melting Point: 1000 °C; Density: 3.87; Density: 3.52 @25 °C; Other Experimental Properties: Sublimes above 1000 °C.

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