Francium chloride
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| FrCl | |
| Molar mass | 258.45 g/mol | 
| Appearance | White solid | 
| Melting point | 590 °C (1,094 °F; 863 K) | 
| Boiling point | 1,275 °C (2,327 °F; 1,548 K) | 
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| Vapor pressure | 23.90 | 
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| Other anions | Francium hydroxide | 
| Other cations | Lithium chloride Sodium chloride Potassium chloride Rubidium chloride Caesium chloride | 
| Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). Infobox references | |
Francium chloride is a radioactive chemical compound with the formula FrCl. It is a salt predicted to be a white solid and is soluble in water. Its properties resemble caesium chloride.[1]
Production
It is produced by the reaction of hydrochloric acid with francium metal:[1]
- 2Fr + 2HCl → 2FrCl + H2
It is also expected to be produced by the violent reaction of francium and chlorine gas.[2]