Iodine heptafluoride

Iodine heptafluoride is a chemical compound. Its chemical formula is IF7. It contains iodine and fluoride ions. The iodine is in its +7 oxidation state.

Properties
It is a colorless gas with a moldy, stinky odor. Its melting point is at , and its boiling point is at . This means that it has a very narrow liquid range. It is a powerful oxidizing agent. It is very irritating to the skin. It is an interhalogen.

Preparation
It is made by reacting iodine pentafluoride with fluorine gas.

Related pages
Iodine trifluoride
Iodine pentoxide
Periodate

Category:Iodine compounds
Category:Fluorine compounds