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Definition of BaF2
BaF2, also known as Barium Fluoride, is a chemical compound from Barium (Ba) and Fluoride (F). The molecular weight of BaF2 is 175.3396 g/mol. The molecular structure of BaF2 consists of 1 Barium atom combined with 2 Fluorine atoms, forming the BaF2 molecule. The ionic structure of BaF2 includes Ba2+ ion and two F- ions. -
Properties: BaF2
2.1 Physical properties: BaF2 is a solid, colorless or white in color. It has no distinct smell. The pH level of BaF2 solution under standard conditions depends on its concentration in the solution.
2.2 Chemical properties: BaF2 is insoluble in water and can react with strong acids to produce regular fluoride and barium ions. -
Common chemical equations:
BaF2 can react with sulfuric acid H2SO4 to produce BaSO4 and HF. It can also react with hydrochloric acid HCL to produce BaCl2 and HF. -
Synthesis of BaF2
4.1 Laboratory synthesis: BaF2 is usually not synthesized in the laboratory due to the challenging control of the chemical properties of fluorine.
4.2 Industrial synthesis: On an industrial scale, BaF2 is typically produced from the reaction of barium carbonate with hydrofluoric acid:
BaCO3 + 2HF -> BaF2 + CO2 + H2O