Einsteinium tetrafluoride

Einsteinium tetrafluoride is a binary inorganic chemical compound of einsteinium and fluorine with the chemical formula EsF4. The compound was observed by thermochromatography.

Synthesis
The compound can be prepared via fluorination of einsteinium trifluoride.


 * 2EsF3 + F2 -> 2EsF4

Physical properties
The compound is volatile. Volatility is comparable to that of other transuranium tetrafluorides.