Xenon difluoride
Fluoride (XeF2) is a thermodynamically stable compound at room temperature and can be prepared simply by heating mixtures of xenon and fluorine at 300-400 °C (570-750 ºF). Fluoride is reduced with hydrogen to form hydrogen fluoride and xenon and its heat of formation measured in this way.
Basic properties:
Properties |
Value |
chemical formula |
XeF2 |
molecular weight |
169.29 g/mol |
phase |
solid (at STP) |
melting point |
129 °C |
solubility |
decomposes in water |
density |
4.32 g/cm3 |
Solid properties:
Properties |
Value |
density |
4.32 g/cm3 |
vapor pressure |
3.799 mmHg |