Francium chloride explained

Francium chloride is a radioactive chemical compound with the formula FrCl. It is a salt predicted to be a white solid and is soluble in water. Its properties resemble caesium chloride.

Production

It is produced by the reaction of hydrochloric acid with francium metal:

2Fr + 2HCl → 2FrCl + H2It is also expected to be produced by the violent reaction of francium and chlorine gas.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Paul Collison . Nelson Modular Science . 2003 . Nelson Thornes Limited . 9780748767977 . 130 . en.