What is Disulfur decafluoride?
'''Disulfur decafluoride''', also known as '''sulfur pentafluoride''' and '''sulfur(V) fluoride''', is a [[chemical compound]]. Its chemical formula is S<sub>2</sub>F<sub>10</sub>. It contains [[sulfur]] in its +5 [[oxidation state]]. ==Properties== Disulfur decafluoride is a colorless liquid. It has no odor. It is very toxic. It [[disproportionation|disproportionates]] to [[sulfur hexafluoride]] and [[sulfur tetrafluoride]] when heated. It reacts with [[sulfur dioxide]]. It also can react with [[chlorine]], [[bromine]], and [[ammonia]]. It is more toxic than [[phosgene]]. ==Uses== It was thought of as a poison gas in [[World War II]], but it was never used. It has almost no uses. ==Related pages== *[[Sulfur trioxide]] *[[Phosphorus pentoxide]] [[Category:Sulfur compounds]] [[Category:Fluorine compounds]]