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Iridium Hexafluoride（IrF6）
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| Product Name | Iridium Hexafluoride | |||
| Chemical Formula | IrF6 | |||
| Molecule Weight(gr/mol) | 306.22 | |||
| Purity(%) | Min.96% | |||
| Boiling Point(°C) | 53.6 |
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| Melting Point(°C) | 44 | |||
| Density(gr/ml) | 5.11 |
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product description
Iridium hexafluoride is a yellow crystalline solid that melts at 44 °C and boils at 53.6 °C.The solid structure measured at −140 °C is orthorhombic space group Pnma. Lattice parameters are a = 9.411 Å, b = 8.547 Å, and c = 4.952 Å. There are four formula units (in this case, discrete molecules) per unit cell, giving a density of 5.11 g·cm−3.
The IrF6 molecule itself (the form important for the liquid or gas phase) has octahedral molecular geometry, which has point group (Oh). The Ir–F bond length is 1.833 Å.Calculations suggest that fluorine might react with iridium hexafluoride at 39 GPa to form IrF8.
Applications
IrF₆ is a highly potent oxidizing agent and has specialized applications in metallurgy, chemical processing, and advanced scientific research.
1. Powerful Oxidizer in Chemical Synthesis
One of the strongest known oxidizers, capable of oxidizing even noble metals like gold and platinum.Used in advanced chemical synthesis and reaction studies.
2. Metal Refining & Separation (Platinum Group Metals - PGMs)
Used in the separation and purification of platinum, palladium, and rhodium from mixed metal ores.Plays a role in refining processes involving iridium itself.
3. Nuclear and Aerospace Applications
Due to its stability and reactivity with specific metals, it is studied for possible applications in nuclear fuel reprocessing and high-performance aerospace materials.
4. Scientific Research (Quantum Chemistry & Spectroscopy)
Used in high-level oxidation state studies of transition metals.Studied in gas-phase chemistry and spectroscopy to understand strong oxidizing agents and their interactions.
5. Potential Applications in High-Energy Systems
Some high-energy chemical propulsion and fuel cell research explore the use of strong oxidizers like IrF₆.
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