Cadmium fluoride

Cadmium fluoride is a chemical compound. Its chemical formula is CdF2. It has cadmium and fluoride ions in it.

Properties
Cadmium fluoride is a gray solid. It does not dissolve in water very well. It is toxic.

Preparation
It is made by reacting cadmium with hydrogen fluoride, hydrofluoric acid, or fluorine. 

Uses
Cadmium fluoride is used in organic chemistry, as well as in medicine for fluoride treatment.

Related pages
Cadmium chloride
Cadmium iodide
Zinc fluoride

Category:Cadmium compounds
Category:Fluorine compounds