Indium Fluoride (InF3)-Powder

Characteristic

Indium(III) fluoride or indium trifluoride is the inorganic compound with the formula InF₃. It is a white solid.

Chemical formula：InF₃

Molar mass：171.82 g/mol

Appearance：white solid

Density：4.39 g/cm³

Melting point：1,172 °C (2,142 °F; 1,445 K)

Crystal structure：Rhombohedral, hR24

Application

Indium(III) fluoride is used in the synthesis of non-oxide glasses. It catalyzes the addition of trimethylsilyl cyanide (TMSCN) to aldehydes to form cyanohydrins.