Strontium fluorochloride

Strontium fluorochloride or strontium fluoride chloride is an inorganic compound of strontium, fluorine, and chlorine with the chemical formula SrFCl.^[1][2][3][4]

Strontium fluorochloride

Names
Other names Strontium fluoride chloride, strontium fluoro-chloride
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
PubChem CID	159591500
InChI InChI=1S/ClH.FH.Sr/h2*1H;/q;;+2/p-2 Key: MKHLNMLOOQGRBL-UHFFFAOYSA-L
SMILES [F-].[Cl-].[Sr+2]
Properties
Chemical formula	SrFCl
Appearance	crystals
Structure
Crystal structure	tetragonal
Space group	P4/mmm
Related compounds
Related compounds	Barium fluorochloride Lead fluorochloride
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). Infobox references

Synthesis

The compound can be obtained by melting SrF₂ with SrCl₂.^[5]

SrF₂ + SrCl₂ → 2SrFCl

Physical properties

The compound forms crystals of tetragonal system, matlockite-type structure PbFCl, space group P4/mmm.^[6]

Uses

The compound is known for its potential in applications like phototheranostics, pressure and temperature sensing, and as a precursor for obtaining other compounds.^[7]