What is Bromine trifluoride?
'''Bromine trifluoride''' is a [[chemical compound]]. Its chemical formula is BrF<sub>3</sub>. It contains [[bromine]] and [[fluoride]] ions. The bromine is in its +3 [[oxidation state]]. ==Properties== It is a yellow liquid. It absorbs water and reacts when placed in water. It can be dissolved in concentrated [[sulfuric acid]]. It conducts electricity. It can dissolve other fluorides. ==Preparation== It is made by reacting cold [[fluorine]] with bromine. Hot fluorine makes [[bromine pentafluoride]]. ==Uses== It is used to make [[uranium]] hexafluoride for [[uranium]] making. This makes the uranium able to explode in an [[atomic bomb]]. ==Related pages== *[[Bromine monochloride]] *[[Bromine dioxide]] [[Category:Bromine compounds]] [[Category:Fluorine compounds]]