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Atomfair Chlorine trifluoride ClF? ClF3
Description Chlorine Trifluoride (ClF?) is a highly reactive interhalogen compound with the molecular formula ClF? and CAS number 7990-91-2. This colorless to pale yellow-green gas or liquid is renowned for its extreme oxidative and fluorinating properties, making it one of the most aggressive chemicals known. It reacts violently with water, organic materials, and most metals, often resulting in ignition or explosion. Chlorine Trifluoride is typically handled in specialized corrosion-resistant equipment, such as nickel or Monel containers, due to its ability to attack glass and other common materials. Its IUPAC name, trifluoro-??3-chlorane, reflects its molecular structure. Primarily used in industrial and…
Description
Description
Chlorine Trifluoride (ClF?) is a highly reactive interhalogen compound with the molecular formula ClF? and CAS number 7990-91-2. This colorless to pale yellow-green gas or liquid is renowned for its extreme oxidative and fluorinating properties, making it one of the most aggressive chemicals known. It reacts violently with water, organic materials, and most metals, often resulting in ignition or explosion. Chlorine Trifluoride is typically handled in specialized corrosion-resistant equipment, such as nickel or Monel containers, due to its ability to attack glass and other common materials. Its IUPAC name, trifluoro-??3-chlorane, reflects its molecular structure. Primarily used in industrial and research settings, ClF? demands stringent safety protocols, including inert gas handling and rigorous personal protective equipment (PPE).
Key Specifications:
- Molecular Weight: 92.45 g/mol
- Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow-green gas or liquid
- Boiling Point: 11.75??C (53.15??F)
- Melting Point: -76.34??C (-105.41??F)
- Density: 1.77 g/cm3 (liquid at boiling point)
- CAS No: 7990-91-2
- Molecular Formula: ClF3
- Molecular Weight: 92.45
- Exact Mass: 91.9640622
- Monoisotopic Mass: 91.9640622
- IUPAC Name: trifluoro-lambda3-chlorane
- SMILES: FCl(F)F
- Synonyms: CHLORINE TRIFLUORIDE, Chlorotrifluoride, 7790-91-2, trifluorochlorine, Trifluorure de chlore
Application
Chlorine Trifluoride is primarily employed in the semiconductor industry for cleaning chemical vapor deposition (CVD) chambers and etching silicon-based materials due to its ability to remove stubborn deposits. It also serves as a fluorinating agent in nuclear fuel processing and rocket propellant systems. In research, ClF? is used to study high-energy reactions and extreme oxidation processes. Its reactivity necessitates controlled environments, often involving inert atmospheres and specialized equipment.
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