- Definition of IOF3
IOF3, or Iodine oxyfluoride, also named Iodine trifluoride dioxide. IOF3 is a complex inorganic chemical with the formula I(O)F3, IOF3 contains 1 Iodine atom, 3 Fluorine atoms, and has the ability to bond with Oxygen atoms. The atomic mass of Iodine is 53, Fluorine is 19, and Oxygen is 16. The molecular structure of IOF3 has Iodine in the center, linked with 3 Fluorine atoms and one Oxygen atom. It does not create ions in solution.
- Properties: IOF3
2.1 Physical properties of IOF3
IOF3 under standard conditions is a solid, colorless, odorless substance and has neutral pH.
2.2 Chemical properties of IOF3
IOF3 has strong oxidizing properties, it can react with many types of metals and non-metals under suitable temperature conditions.
- Common chemical reactions of IOF3
The chemical reactions of IOF3 are quite diverse, however, controlling its reaction is not easy, so detailed information on specific reactions with metals, acids, non-metals, and salts is not known.
- Synthesis of IOF3
4.1 Laboratory synthesis of IOF3
The synthesis of IOF3 requires caution because it has strong oxidizing properties. IOF3 can be synthesized through the reaction of I2 and F2 at high temperatures.
4.2 Industrial synthesis of IOF3
The industrial-scale synthesis of IOF3 is not common as there are not many practical applications. The production processes mainly rely on the reaction between oxidizing and fluorinating substances such as I2, F2, O2.