Californium tetrafluoride

Californium tetrafluoride is a binary inorganic compound of californium and fluorine with the formula .

Synthesis

Californium tetrafluoride can be prepared from and at 400 Ã‚°C.

Also californium tetrafluoride is produced by β-decay of .

Physical properties

Californium tetrafluoride is a light green solid. It possesses a monoclinic structure.

Chemical properties

decomposes to californium trifluoride when heated:

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