Title: Cadmium Fluoride

CAS Registry Number: 7790-79-6

Molecular Formula: CdF2

Molecular Weight: 150.41

Percent Composition: Cd 74.74%, F 25.26%

Literature References: Prepn from CdCl2 and NH4F: Kurtenacker et al., Z. Anorg. Chem. 211, 89 (1933); from CdCO3 and HF: Kwasnik in Handbook of Preparative Inorganic Chemistry vol. 1, G. Brauer, Ed. (Academic Press, New York, 2nd ed., 1963) p 243.

Properties: Cubic crystals. mp 1049°; bp 1748°; d 6.33. Poisonous! Soly in water (25°) 4.3 g/100 ml. Sol in HF and other mineral acids; practically insol in alcohol and liquid ammonia.

Melting point: mp 1049°

Boiling point: bp 1748°

Density: d 6.33

Use: Manufacture of phosphors, glass; in nuclear reactor controls.