Bismuth pentafluoride

CAS NO.：7787-62-4
Empirical Formula: BiF5
Molecular Weight: 303.97
MDL number: MFCD00015967
EINECS: 232-125-3
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2023-10-17 17:11:53

What is Bismuth pentafluoride?

Chemical properties

long, white needles; body-centered tetr crystal(s); very sensitive to moisture; discolors quickly in moist air; can be formed by fluorinating BiF3 or Bi metal at 120°C; used as a fluorinating agent [KIR78] [MER06]

The Uses of Bismuth pentafluoride

Fluorinating agent.

Definition

ChEBI: Bismuth pentafluoride is a pnictogen halide and a bismuth coordination entity. It derives from a hydride of a bismuthorane.

Properties of Bismuth pentafluoride

Melting point:	550°C (subl.)
Boiling point:	550°C
Density	5.40g/mL(lit.)
solubility	reacts with H2O
form	white tetragonal needles
color	white tetragonal needles; hygroscopic
Water Solubility	violent reaction with H2O to form BiF3 and ozone [MER06]

Safety information for Bismuth pentafluoride

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Flame Over Circle Oxidizers GHS03 Corrosion Corrosives GHS05
GHS Hazard Statements	H272:Oxidising liquids;Oxidising solids H314:Skin corrosion/irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P220:Keep/Store away from clothing/…/combustible materials. P260:Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P370+P378:In case of fire: Use … for extinction.