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Synthesis of Inorganic Fluorides

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In this chapter, a brief introduction to fluorine and fluorides with an emphasis on their preparation is presented. The general procedures for preparation of fluorides, in particular inorganic fluorides, are explained. Preparation of F2 and HF, and their properties are discussed in light of their importance to fluoride chemistry. Since the fluorine and fluorides are hazardous, corrosive and reactive materials, the need for special experimental conditions are explained. In addition to F2 and HF, other fluorinating reagents are also briefly mentioned. The common experimental procedures used for fluorides and oxyfluorides, like solid-state reactions, solid–liquid and solid–vapor reactions as well as non-conventional fluorides preparation methods like sol–gel, hydrothermal, displacement and precipitation reactions are presented. The specific examples of preparation and properties of fluorides and oxyfluorides are presented at the end. The chapter is concluded with a mention of the scope of innovative needs in preparative fluorine chemistry.

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Achary, S.N., Patwe, S.J., Tyagi, A.K. (2021). Synthesis of Inorganic Fluorides. In: Tyagi, A.K., Ningthoujam, R.S. (eds) Handbook on Synthesis Strategies for Advanced Materials. Indian Institute of Metals Series. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-1892-5_4

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