Iron(II) fluoride

Iron(II) fluoride or ferrous fluoride is an inorganic compound with the molecular formula FeF2. It forms a tetrahydrate FeF2·4H2O that is often referred to by the same names. The anhydrous and hydrated forms are white crystalline solids.

Iron(II) fluoride
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.029.232
PubChem CID
UNII
  • InChI=1S/2FH.Fe/h2*1H;/q;;+2/p-2 Y
    Key: FZGIHSNZYGFUGM-UHFFFAOYSA-L Y
  • InChI=1/2FH.Fe/h2*1H;/q;;+2/p-2
    Key: FZGIHSNZYGFUGM-NUQVWONBAX
SMILES
  • [Fe+2].[F-].[F-]
Properties
FeF2
Molar mass 93.84 g/mol (anhydrous)
165.902 g/mol (tetrahydrate)
Appearance colorless transparent crystals
Density 4.09 g/cm3 (anhydrous)
2.20 g/cm3 (tetrahydrate)
Melting point 970 °C (1,780 °F; 1,240 K) (anhydrous)
100 °C (tetrahydrate)
Boiling point 1,100 °C (2,010 °F; 1,370 K) (anhydrous)
Solubility product (Ksp)
2.36×106
Solubility insoluble in ethanol, ether;
dissolves in HF
Magnetic susceptibility (χ)
+9500.0·10−6 cm3/mol
Structure
Rutile (tetragonal), tP6
Space group
P42/mnm, No. 136
Hazards
Occupational safety and health (OHS/OSH):
Main hazards
Causes severe skin burns & eye damage;
Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions- Iron oxides
GHS labelling:
NFPA 704 (fire diamond)
4
0
2
COR
Flash point not applicable
Related compounds
Other anions
Iron(II) chloride
Iron(II) bromide
Iron(II) iodide
Iron(II) oxide
Other cations
Manganese(II) fluoride
Cobalt(II) fluoride
Related compounds
Iron(III) fluoride
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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