Bromine pentafluoride
Liquid pale yellow and colorless, pungent odor. At temperatures above 40.5 °C is a colorless, pungent odor.
The substance decomposes on heating above 460 °C and in contact with acids or acid fumes producing very toxic fumes of flowers and bromine. Reacts violently with fuels and organic compounds and hydrogen-containing substances such as ammonia, acetic acid, etc.. ), Causing fire and explosion. Reacts violently with water or steam producing toxic and corrosive fumes. Reacts with most known elements.
Basic properties:
Properties |
Value |
chemical formula |
BrF5 |
molecular weight |
174.9 |
phase |
liquid (at STP) |
melting point |
-61.3°C |
boiling point |
40.5°C |
density |
2,48 g/cm3 |