Disulfur decafluoride

Disulfur decafluoride, also known as sulfur pentafluoride and sulfur(V) fluoride, is a chemical compound. Its chemical formula is S₂F₁₀. It contains sulfur in its +5 oxidation state.

Properties

Disulfur decafluoride is a colorless liquid. It has no odor. It is very toxic. It disproportionates to sulfur hexafluoride and sulfur tetrafluoride when heated. It reacts with sulfur dioxide. It also can react with chlorine, bromine, and ammonia. It is more toxic than phosgene.

Uses

It was thought of as a poison gas in World War II, but it was never used. It has almost no uses.

Related pages

• Sulfur trioxide
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