Californium tetrafluoride

Californium tetrafluoride is a binary inorganic compound of californium and fluorine with the formula CfF4.

Synthesis
The compound can be prepared from Cf2O3 and F2 at 400 °C.


 * 2Cf2O3 + 8F2 -> 4CfF4 + 3O2

Also, β-decay of BkF4.

Physical properties
Californium tetrafluoride is a light green solid. Possesses a monoclinic UF4 structure.

Chemical properties
CfF4 decomposes to californium trifluoride when heated:
 * 2CfF4 -> 2CfF3 + 2F