What is Silver(I) fluoride?
[[File:Silver(I) fluoride.jpg|thumb|Silver(I) fluoride]] '''Silver(I) fluoride''' is a [[chemical compound]]. Its chemical formula is AgF. It contains [[silver]] in its +1 [[oxidations state]]. It also contains [[fluoride]] [[ion]]s. == Properties == It is a yellow-brown solid. It can turn black when in moist air. It dissolves easily in water. It is an [[oxidizing agent]] because of the silver ion. == Preparation == It is made by reacting [[silver(I) carbonate]] with [[hydrofluoric acid]]. == Uses == It is used to add fluoride to [[organic chemistry|organic]] compounds. == Safety == Silver compounds can stain skin. They are also oxidizing agents and should be kept away from metal. == Related pages == *[[Silver(II) fluoride]] *[[Silver chloride]] {{chem-stub}} [[Category:Fluorine compounds]] [[Category:Silver compounds]]