Iron tetrafluoride explained

Iron tetrafluoride is a binary inorganic compound with a chemical formula of .^[1]

History

Iron tetrafluoride was initially observed in 2003 via mass spectrometry and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy.

Preparation

Iron tetrafluoride can be prepared by reaction of iron atoms with elemental in excess neon and argon at 4 K:^{[2] [3]}

Physical properties

Iron tetrafluoride is assumed to have tetrahedral or square planar structure.^[2] It has been calculated to be stable in the gas phase.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Book: Russian Journal of Physical Chemistry . July 1992 . British Library Lending Division . 1389 . 12 February 2024 . en.
2. Book: Comprehensive Inorganic Chemistry II: From Elements to Applications . 23 July 2013 . Newnes . 978-0-08-096529-1 . 199 . 12 February 2024 . en.
3. Schlöder . Tobias . Vent-Schmidt . Thomas . Riedel . Sebastian . A Matrix-Isolation and Quantum-Chemical Investigation of FeF 4 . . 26 November 2012 . 51 . 48 . 12063–12067 . 10.1002/anie.201206464 . 23097315 . 12 February 2024 . en . 1433-7851.
4. Book: Haupt . Axel . Organic and Inorganic Fluorine Chemistry: Methods and Applications . 22 March 2021 . . 978-3-11-065950-4 . 12 February 2024 . en. 297.