Metal fluoride and salt
Metal fluorides and salts refer to compounds where a metal cation (positively charged ion) is bonded to fluoride anions (F-) or other anionic species forming salts. These compounds are typically ionic in nature, where the metal cation and fluoride anion are held together by electrostatic forces. Metal fluorides encompass a wide range of compounds across the periodic table, from alkali metals like sodium fluoride (NaF) to transition metals such as titanium fluoride (TiF4) and lanthanides like cerium fluoride (CeF3). Salts involving metal fluorides can exhibit various physical properties depending on the metal ion's charge and size, as well as the nature of the anion involved. They are crucial in various applications, including inorganic chemistry, materials science, and industrial processes such as metallurgy and glass manufacturing. Metal fluorides and salts are valued for their unique chemical properties, including high melting points, solubility characteristics, and their role as catalysts or components in specialized materials due to the strong ionic bonds between the metal cation and fluoride anion.
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