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Neptunium(III) chloride

Neptunium(III) chloride or neptunium trichloride is an inorganic compound with a chemical formula NpCl<sub>3</sub>. This salt is strongly radioactive.

Production

Neptunium(III) chloride can be produced by reducing neptunium(IV) chloride by ammonia or hydrogen at 350~400&nbsp;°C:

Chemical properties

Neptunium(III) chloride hydrolyzes at 450&nbsp;°C and forms an oxychloride NpOCl.

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