Phosphorus pentafluoride
chemical compound
Phosphorus pentafluoride, PF5, is a phosphorus halide. It's a colorless gas at room temperature and pressure. It can be formed when OF2 reacts with phosphorus.
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IUPAC name
Phosphorus pentafluoride
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Other names
Phosphorus(V) fluoride
Pentafluoridophosphorus Pentafluorophosphorane | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.028.730 |
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Properties | |
PF5 | |
Molar mass | 125.96577 g/mol |
Appearance | colourless gas |
Density | 5.527 g/L |
Melting point | −93.78 °C (−136.80 °F; 179.37 K) |
Boiling point | −84.6 °C (−120.3 °F; 188.6 K) |
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Structure | |
trigonal bipyramidal | |
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EU Index | Not listed |
Flash point | Non-flammable |
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
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