What is Bismuth(III) fluoride?
'''Bismuth(III) fluoride''', also known as '''bismuth trifluoride''', is a [[chemical compound]]. Its chemical formula is BiF<sub>3</sub>. It has [[bismuth]] and [[fluoride]] [[ion]]s in it. The bismuth is in its +3 [[oxidation state]]. ==Preparation and properties== Bismuth(III) fluoride is a gray-white powder. It does not dissolve in water. It is made by reacting [[bismuth(III) oxide]] with [[hydrofluoric acid]] or by reacting a large amount of bismuth with [[fluorine]]. ==Related pages== *[[Bismuth(III) iodide]] *[[Bismuth(III) bromide]] *[[Bismuth(V) fluoride]] [[Category:Bismuth compounds]] [[Category:Fluorine compounds]]