Xenon Difluoride

XeF₂

IUPAC: Xenon difluoride

CAS: 13709-36-9

Aperçu

Xenon difluoride was one of the first noble gas compounds discovered, shattering the belief that noble gases could not form chemical bonds.

Composition

Élément Symbole Atomes Masse atomique
Fluorine F 2 18,9980
Xenon Xe 1 131,2900

Composition élémentaire

F
22,4%
Xe
77,6%

Usages

  • Silicon etching in semiconductors
  • Fluorinating agent
  • Oxidizer

Le saviez-vous

  • Its discovery in 1962 overturned a 60-year-old belief that noble gases are chemically inert

Sécurité

  • ⚠ Toxic
  • ⚠ Corrosive
  • ⚠ Strong oxidizer

Structure

SMILES

F[Xe]F

Propriétés

Type
inorganic
État
solid
Masse molaire
169,29 g/mol
Densité
4,3200 g/cm³
Point de fusion
129,0 °C
Solubilité
25 g/L at 0°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
169,9010
TPSA
0,0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
2
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
3
Complexity
2,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Xenon Difluoride?
Xenon Difluoride (XeF₂) is a inorganic compound with the IUPAC name Xenon difluoride.
What is the molecular weight of Xenon Difluoride?
Xenon Difluoride has a molar mass of 169.29 g/mol.
What state is Xenon Difluoride at room temperature?
Xenon Difluoride is a solid at room temperature.
Is Xenon Difluoride organic or inorganic?
Xenon Difluoride is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Xenon Difluoride?
Xenon Difluoride (XeF₂) is composed of Fluorine (F), Xenon (Xe).