Cadmium fluoride

chemical compound

Cadmium fluoride is a chemical compound. Its chemical formula is CdF2. It has cadmium and fluoride ions in it.

Properties

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Cadmium fluoride is a gray solid. It does not dissolve in water very well. It is toxic.

Preparation

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It is made by reacting cadmium with hydrogen fluoride, hydrofluoric acid, or fluorine.

Cadmium fluoride is used in organic chemistry, as well as in medicine for fluoride treatment.

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