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trifluoride, also known as antimony(III) fluoride or Swart's
reagent, is a chemical compound. Its chemical formula is SbF3.
It has antimony and fluoride ions in it. The antimony is in its
+3 oxidation state.  Properties[change | change source]
Antimony trifluoride is a light gray solid. It dissolves easily
in water. It is very corrosive. It has a strong odor.
Preparation[change | change source]  It is made by reacting
antimony trioxide with concentrated hydrofluoric acid or by
reacting antimony with a little fluorine.  Uses[change | change
source]  It is used to add fluoride ions to other chemical
compounds in organic chemistry. A Belgian chemist reacted a
chloride with antimony trifluoride and chlorine to make a
fluoride from the chloride. It was used to make Freon. It is
also used in pottery and dyeing.  Safety[change | change source]
Antimony trifluoride is highly corrosive. It is acidi