Silver(I) Fluoride

[7775-41-9] AgF (MW 126.87) InChI = 1S/Ag.FH/h;1H/q+1;/p-1 InChIKey = REYHXKZHIMGNSE-UHFFFAOYSA-M (fluorinating agent1) Physical Data: mp 435 °C; bp 1150 °C; d 5.852 g cm−3. Solubility: highly sol water (182 g/100 g H2O), anhydrous hydrogen fluoride (83.2 g/100 g at 11.9 °C); slightly sol methanol (1.5 g/100 mL). Form Supplied in: golden-yellow powder; commercially available, but very expensive. Preparative Methods: by the reaction of Ag2CO3 or Silver(I) Oxide in anhydrous Hydrogen Fluoride or aqueous Hydrofluoric Acid Handling, Storage, and Precautions: a light sensitive, hygroscopic solid. It should be stored in a dark container under an inert atmosphere. It is extremely destructive to tissues of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract, eyes, and skin. It emits toxic fumes under fire conditions. It also forms explosive adducts with ammonia; reactions involving liquid or gaseous ammonia should be carried out with extreme caution. Use in a fume hood.