Neptunium(III) chloride
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IUPAC name
Neptunium(III) chloride
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Other names
Neptunium trichloride
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NpCl3 | |
Molar mass | 343.41 g/mol |
Appearance | green solid[1] |
Density | 5.58g/cm3 |
Melting point | 800 °C (1,470 °F; 1,070 K) [2][1] |
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Other anions
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Neptunium(III) fluoride |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
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Neptunium(III) chloride or neptunium trichloride is an inorganic compound with a chemical formula NpCl3. This salt is strongly radioactive.
Production[]
Neptunium(III) chloride can be produced by reducing by ammonia or hydrogen at 350~400 °C:[1]
Chemical properties[]
Neptunium(III) chloride hydrolyzes at 450 °C and forms an oxychloride NpOCl.[1]
References[]
Categories:
- Neptunium compounds
- Chlorides
- Actinide halides