Indium(III) fluoride

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Indium(III) fluoride
Identifiers
CAS number 7783-52-0 YesY
PubChem 82212
EC number 232-005-0
Properties
Molecular formula InF3
Molar mass 171.82 g/mol
Melting point 1172°C[1]
Structure
Crystal structure Rhombohedral, hR24
Space group R-3c, No. 167
Hazards
EU classification Irritant (Xi)
R-phrases R31, R36/37/38
S-phrases S26, S36[2]
Flash point non-flammable
Related compounds
Other anions Indium(III) chloride
Indium(III) bromide
Indium(III) iodide
Other cations Aluminum fluoride
Gallium(III) fluoride
Thallium(I) fluoride
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Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 100 kPa)
Infobox references

Indium(III) fluoride or indium trifluoride is the chemical compound composed of indium and fluorine with the formula InF3. It has a rhombohedral crystal structure identical to that of rhodium(III) fluoride .[3] It is formed by the reaction of indium(III) oxide with hydrogen fluoride or hydrofluoric acid.

Indium(III) fluoride is used in the synthesis of non-oxide glasses. It is also used as a catalyst for the addition of trimethylsilyl cyanide (TMSCN) to aldehydes to form cyanohydrins.[2]

References

  1. Lide, David R. (1998), Handbook of Chemistry and Physics (87 ed.), Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, p. 112, ISBN 0-8493-0594-2, retrieved 2008-06-19 
  2. 2.0 2.1 "435848 Indium(III) fluoride 99.9+ % trace metals basis". Sigma-Aldrich. Retrieved 2008-06-19. 
  3. Fergusen, G.; Trotter, J. (1987), Structure Reports for 1984, Part A, Springer, p. 122, ISBN 90-277-2470-9, retrieved 2008-06-19 


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