Californium oxychloride (CfOCl) is a radioactive salt first discovered in measurable quantities in 1960. It was the first californium compound ever isolated.

Synthesis Treatment of with moist hydrogen chloride or with water vapor.

Crystal structure Californium oxychloride exhibits a PbFCl-type crystal structure. Its lattice parameters are a = 3·956±0.002 Å and c = 6·662±0·009 Å.

See also Californium compounds Californium

References

External links Web Elements page: Californium