Ammonium hexafluoroantimonate is an inorganic chemical compound with the chemical formula . It is composed of the ammonium [NH4]+ cation and the hexafluoroantimonate [SbF6]- anion.
Properties It is soluble in water. It can form needle-shaped or columnar crystals.
Synthesis It is formed from the reaction between antimony pentafluoride and ammonium hexafluoromanganate(IV):
Uses The compound is used in fine chemistry and organic synthesis, for example as a catalyst, and can replace organic fluorides.
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