What is CIF3? Important knowledge about CIF3.

Definition of CIF₃
1.1 Names
1.1.1 Common name: Trifluoride Chlorine
1.1.2 English name: Chlorine Trifluoride
1.2. Atomic mass: CIF₃ contains one chlorine atom and three fluorine atoms.
1.3. Molecular weight: The molecular weight of CIF₃ is 92.45 g/mol.
1.3.1 Molecular structure: The CIF₃ molecule has a T-shape structure.
1.4 Ion structure: CIF₃ does not form ions in its natural state.

Properties of CIF₃
2.1 Physical properties of CIF₃
State: Liquid
Color: Colorless
Smell: Unpleasant smell
pH: N/A
2.2 Chemical properties of CIF₃: CIF₃ is very reactive, it can react with many other substances such as water, metals, air, and even fire retardants.

Common chemical reactions of CIF₃
Metal reaction [If any]: CIF₃ + 2Al -> AlCl₃ + 3F₂
Acid reaction [If any]: CIF₃ + 3H₂O -> HClO + 3HF
Non-metal reaction [If any]: CIF₃ + N₂ -> 2ClF + NF₃
Reaction with salt [If any]: CIF₃ + NaCl -> NaF + Cl₂

Preparation of CIF₃
4.1 Lab preparation of CIF₃: CIF₃ can be prepared by reacting fluorine with chlorine at high temperatures.
4.2 Industrial preparation of CIF₃: CIF₃ is produced industrially by heating a mixture of F₂ and Cl₂.