What is Manganese(III) fluoride?
'''Manganese(III) fluoride''', also known as '''manganese trifluoride''', is a [[chemical compound]]. It contains [[manganese]] and [[fluoride]] [[ion]]s. The manganese ions are in the +3 [[oxidation state]]. Its chemical formula is MnF<sub>3</sub>. It is a purple-pink powder. It is used to add fluoride ions to other chemical compounds. It is an [[oxidizing agent]]. It is made by heating [[manganese(II) fluoride]] with [[fluorine]]. These are in a solution of [[hydrofluoric acid]]. It decomposes to manganese(II) fluoride when heated. It can form hydrofluoric acid when dissolved in water, so it can be dangerous. It should not be stored in glass. ==Related pages== *[[Manganese(II) oxide]] *[[Manganese fluoride]] *[[Manganese(VII) oxide]] [[Category:Manganese compounds]] [[Category:Fluorine compounds]] {{chem-stub}}