Cerium(IV) fluoride


Cerium fluoride is an inorganic compound with a chemical formula CeF4. It is a strong oxidant that appears as a white crystalline material. Cerium fluoride has an anhydrous form and a monohydrate form.

Production and properties

Cerium fluoride can be produced by fluorinating cerium(III) fluoride or cerium dioxide with fluorine gas at 500 °C
Its hydrated form can be produced by reacting 40% hydrofluoric acid and cerium(IV) sulfate solution at 90°C.
Cerium fluoride can dissolve in DMSO, and react to form the coordination complex .