Zirconium tetrafluoride

Zirconium(IV) fluoride
Names
IUPAC names
Zirconium(IV) fluoride
Zirconium tetrafluoride
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.029.107
EC Number
  • 232-018-1
UNII
  • InChI=1S/4FH.Zr/h4*1H;/q;;;;+4/p-4 Y
    Key: OMQSJNWFFJOIMO-UHFFFAOYSA-J Y
  • InChI=1/4FH.Zr/h4*1H;/q;;;;+4/p-4
    Key: OMQSJNWFFJOIMO-XBHQNQODAN
  • F[Zr](F)(F)F
Properties
ZrF4
Molar mass 167.21 g/mol
Appearance white crystalline powder
Density 4.43 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Melting point 910 °C (1,670 °F; 1,180 K)
1.32 g/100mL (20 °C)
1.388 g/100mL (25 °C)
Structure
Monoclinic, mS60
C12/c1, No. 15
Hazards
Flash point Non-flammable
Lethal dose or concentration (LD, LC):
98 mg/kg (oral, mouse)
98 mg/kg (oral, rat)
Related compounds
Other anions
Zirconium(IV) chloride
Zirconium(IV) bromide
Zirconium(IV) iodide
Other cations
Titanium(IV) fluoride
Hafnium(IV) fluoride
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

Zirconium(IV) fluoride describes members of a family inorganic compounds with the formula ZrF4(H2O)x. All are colorless, diamagnetic solids. Anhydrous Zirconium(IV) fluoride is a component of ZBLAN fluoride glass.