Molybdenum(V) fluoride

Molybdenum(V) fluoride
Names
IUPAC names
Molybdenum(V) fluoride
Molybdenum pentafluoride
Identifiers
138619-84-6 Yes
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PubChem 139613
Properties
MoF5
Molar mass 190.952 g/mol
Appearance yellow crystals
Density 3.44 g/cm3
Melting point 66 °C (151 °F; 339 K)
Boiling point 215.6 °C (420.1 °F; 488.8 K)
Thermochemistry
Specific
heat capacity (C)
96.6 J/mol·K
Hazards
Main hazards oxidizer, hydrolyzes to release HCl
EU Index Not listed
Flash point Non-flammable
Except where noted otherwise, data is given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 100 kPa)
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Infobox references

Molybdenum(V) fluoride is an inorganic compound with the formula MoF5

Production

Molybdenum(V) fluoride is created by the reaction of molybdenum hexacarbonyl and fluorine gas at a temperature of −75 °C (−103 °F).

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