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| Other names Praseodymium trifluoride | |
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| ChemSpider | |
| ECHA InfoCard | 100.033.853 |
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| Properties | |
| PrF3 | |
| Appearance | green crystalline solid |
| Density | 6.267 g·cm−3[1] |
| Melting point | 1370 °C[2] |
| Hazards | |
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| Danger | |
| H301,H311,H315,H319,H331,H335,H413 | |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in theirstandard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
Praseodymium(III) fluoride is aninorganic compound with theformula PrF3, being the most stablefluoride ofpraseodymium.
The reaction betweenpraseodymium(III) nitrate andsodium fluoride will obtain praseodymium(III) fluoride as a green crystalline solid:[3]
There are also literature reports on the reaction betweenchlorine trifluoride and various oxides of praseodymium (Pr2O3, Pr6O11 and PrO2), where praseodymium(III) fluoride is the only product. The reaction betweenbromine trifluoride and praseodymium oxide left in the air for a period of time also produces praseodymium(III) fluoride, but the reaction is incomplete; the reaction betweenpraseodymium(III) oxalate hydrate and bromine trifluoride can obtain praseodymium(III) fluoride, and carbon is also produced from this reaction.[4] Praseodymium(III) fluoride can also be obtained by reacting praseodymium oxide andsulfur hexafluoride at 584 °C.[5]
Praseodymium(III) fluoride forms pale green crystals of trigonal system[6] (or hexagonal system[7]), space group P 3c1,[6] (or P 6/mcm[7]), cell parametersa = 0.7078 nm,c = 0.7239 nm, Z = 6, structure likecerium(III) fluoride (CeF3).
Praseodymium(III) fluoride is a green, odourless, hygroscopic solid that is insoluble in water.[8]
Praseodymium(III) fluoride is used as a doping material for laser crystals.[9]
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