What is Cobalt(III) fluoride?
'''Cobalt(III) fluoride''', also known as '''cobaltic fluoride''' and '''cobalt trifluoride''', is a [[chemical compound]]. Its chemical formula is CoF<sub>3</sub>. It contains [[cobalt]] in its +3 [[oxidation state]]. It contains cobalt and [[fluoride]] [[ion]]s. It is used to add fluoride ion to other chemicals. It is a brown solid. It is a powerful [[oxidizing agent]]. It reacts with water to make [[hydrofluoric acid]], [[oxygen]], and [[cobalt(II) fluoride]]. It is made by reacting [[cobalt(II) chloride]] and [[fluorine]] at {{convert|350|C|F}}. [[Cobalt(II) oxide]] and cobalt(II) fluoride can be used instead of the cobalt(II) chloride. It is used to make some chemicals. == Related pages == *[[Cobalt(II) hydroxide]] [[Category:Cobalt compounds]] [[Category:Fluorine compounds]] {{Fluorine compounds}}