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Bromine pentafluoride
Bromine pentafluoride, BrF5, is an interhalogen compound and a fluoride of bromine. It is a strong fluorination reagent. Additional recommended knowledgeIt melts at −61.30 °C and boils at 40.25 °C. BrF5 finds use in oxygen isotope analysis. Laser ablation of solid silicates in the presence of bromine pentafluoride releases O2 for subsequent analysis. Preparation[1]It was the first time prepared in 1930. It can be prepared by disproportiation of BrF:
Preparation of larger quantities can be accomplished by reaction with temperature over 150 °C and an excess of fluorine:
For preparation of smaller amounts can be used reaction:
ReactionsBromine pentafluoride reacts explosively with water by reaction:
References
Categories: Fluorides | Bromine compounds | Interhalogen compounds |
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