What is SF4? Important knowledge about SF4.

Definition of SF₄
SF₄, also known as Tetrafluoride Sulfur, is a colorless, odorless chemical compound with a total atomic mass of 108.07 g/mol. Its molecular structure consists of one sulfur atom and four fluorine atoms. In the SF₄ molecule, the sulfur atom is at the center, combined with the four fluorine atoms, forming an exterior shape similar to a rainbow.

Characteristics of SF₄
SF₄ is a colorless, odorless gas at standard conditions. The acidity of SF₄ is quite weak, it cannot react with water but can react with other substances.

Common chemical equations of SF₄
Examples of some common reactions of SF₄ include:

• Reaction with water: SF₄ + 2H₂O -> SO₂ + 4HF
• Reaction with metal: SF₄ + 2Na -> Na₂S + 4F₂
• Reaction with acid: SF₄ + 6HCl -> SCl₆ + 4HF
• Reaction with salt: SF₄ + KCl -> KSF + ClF₃

Synthesis of SF₄
SF₄ can be synthesized through the reaction between Sulfur and Fluorin at high temperatures, or through the reaction between SF₆ and S at lower temperatures. In the industrial production process, SF₄ is typically produced from the reaction between Sulfur and Fluorin under high pressure conditions.