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Bromine trifluoride
Bromine trifluoride is a highly toxic and corrosive fluoride of bromine with chemical formula BrF3. It was discovered by Paul Lebeau in 1906.[1] It occurs as a colorless, yellow, or gray fuming liquid with an irritating odor. It is soluble in sulfuric acid but may explode on contact with water. Additional recommended knowledgeSynthesisBromine trifluoride can be obtained by the reaction of bromine with fluorine at 20 °C.
The disproportionation of bromine monofluoride is also a source for bromine trifluoride.
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Categories: Bromine compounds | Fluorides | Interhalogen compounds |
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