 Two unit cells of the orthorhombic GeF2 structure. Brown atoms are germanium and cyan atoms are fluorine
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| IUPAC names
Germanium difluoride
Difluorogermylidene Difluoridogermanium | |
| Other names
Germanium(II) fluoride
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3D model (JSmol)
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| Properties[1] | |
| GeF2 | |
| Molar mass | 110.61 g/mol |
| Appearance | White orthorhombic hygroscopic crystals |
| Density | 3.61 g/cm3 |
| Melting point | 110 °C (230 °F; 383 K) |
| Boiling point | 130 °C (266 °F; 403 K) (sublimates) |
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Main hazards
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Reacts with water to form HF, corrosive |
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Related compounds
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Germanium tetrafluoride |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Germanium difluoride (GeF2) is a chemical compound of germanium and fluorine. It is a white solid with a melting point of 110 °C, and can be produced by reacting germanium tetrafluoride with germanium powder at 150–300 °C.[2]
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