TiF3

Titanium trifluoride, also known as TiF3, is an inorganic chemical compound. It has the chemical formula TiF3. In its pure form, titanium trifluoride is a solid. It belongs to the class of metal halides, specifically a fluoride of titanium in the +3 oxidation state.

Titanium trifluoride is generally synthesized through the reduction of titanium tetrafluoride (TiF4) or by reacting titanium compounds with hydrofluoric acid under specific conditions. Its properties are influenced by its crystalline structure. TiF3 is known to be relatively insoluble in water.

The compound has found some limited applications in research and as a precursor for other titanium-based materials. Its study is part of the broader investigation into transition metal fluorides and their potential uses in catalysis or materials science. The exact chemical behavior and applications of TiF3 are areas of ongoing scientific interest.