radium fluoride Property

Density 

6.700

form 

white cubic crystals

color 

white cubic crystals, crystalline

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

radium fluoride Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Description

This compound has the chemical formula of RaF2 and a molecular weight of 263.8214 g/mol. Its structure is similar to that of CaF2, the cubic fluoride. It can be prepared by reaction of HF gas on the metal:
Ra＋ 2HF→RaF2＋H2
Although this compound is listed as a viable salt of radium, no scientific studies of the properties of this material are readily available. Furthermore, RaF2 is not offered for sale nor are there any descriptions of its physical and chemical properties. However, this compound has been given a CAS number of 20610-49-5, presumably because of its dangerous inherent radioactivity.