What is Sulfur tetrafluoride?
'''Sulfur tetrafluoride''', also known as '''sulfur(IV) fluoride''', is a [[chemical compound]]. Its chemical formula is SF<sub>4</sub>. It contains [[sulfur]] in its +4 [[oxidation state]]. ==Properties== Sulfur tetrafluoride is a colorless gas. It is toxic and [[corrosive]]. It releases [[hydrogen fluoride]] when exposed to water. ==Preparation== It is made by reacting [[sodium fluoride]], [[chlorine]], and [[sulfur dichloride]]. The chlorine does not have to be included. If no chlorine is used, other products form that need to be taken out. ==Uses== Sulfur tetrafluoride is used to make [[organic chemistry|organic]] molecules containing [[fluoride]] ions. It is not used much. ==Related pages== *[[Sulfur hexafluoride]] *[[Sulfur pentafluoride]] [[Category:Sulfur compounds]] [[Category:Fluorine compounds]]