Silver subfluoride
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Silver subfluoride | |
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Image:Silver subfluoride.jpg | |
General | |
Other names | |
Molecular formula | Ag2F |
Molar mass | 234.734 g/mol |
Appearance | bright, yellow crystals |
Crystal Structure | hexagonal |
CAS number | 1302-01-8 |
Properties | |
Density and phase | 8.6 g/cm3, solid |
Melting point | 90 ° C. decomposition |
Boiling point | |
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references |
Silver subfluoride (Ag2F) is a metal halide used in dental alloys. It is made by leaving metallic silver in contact with silver fluoride in the dark. It forms small crystals with a bronze reflex, and is a good conductor of electricity.