Californium dichloride

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Californium dichloride
Names
IUPAC name
Dichlorocalifornium
Other names
Californium(II) chloride
Identifiers
Properties
CfCl2
Molar mass 322 g·mol−1
Appearance amber solid
Related compounds
Related compounds
Americium dichloride, einsteinium dichloride
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

Californium dichloride is a binary inorganic compound of californium metal and chlorine with the chemical formula CfCl2.[1]

Synthesis[edit]

CfCl2 can be prepared by hydrogen reduction of CfCl3 at a high temperature (600 °C).[2][3]

Physical properties[edit]

The compound forms moisture-sensitive amber solid.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "WebElements Periodic Table » Californium » californium dichloride". webelements.com. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  2. ^ J.R., Peterson; R.L., Fellows; R.G., Haire; J.P., Young (1977). "Stabilization of californium(II) in the solid state". Radiochemical and Radioanalytical Letters. 31 (4–5). Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  3. ^ a b Macintyre, Jane E. (23 July 1992). Dictionary of Inorganic Compounds. CRC Press. p. 2825. ISBN 978-0-412-30120-9. Retrieved 16 April 2024.