Fermium(II) chloride

Fermium(II) chloride is a chemical compound with the chemical formula FmCl₂.^[2] Due to fermium's scarcity and high radioactivity, fermium dichloride has not been synthesized or thoroughly studied in macroscopic quantities. However, theoretical and limited experimental studies suggest possible properties based on its position in the actinide series.^[3]

Fermium(II) chloride

Names
Other names Fermium dichloride
Identifiers
CAS Number	72561-92-3 N
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
InChI InChI=1/2ClH.Fm/h2*1H;/q;;+2/p-2
SMILES [Fm+2].[Cl-].[Cl-]
Properties
Chemical formula	Cl2Fm
Molar mass	328 g·mol−1
Appearance	solid[1]
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). Infobox references

Physical properties

The compound co-crystallises with samarium dichloride (SmCl₂).^[3][4]