Curium(III) chloride is the chemical compound with the formula CmCl₃.

Structure

Curium(III) chloride has a 9 coordinate tricapped trigonal prismatic geometry.

Preparation

Curium(III) chloride can be prepared by the reaction of curium nitride with

cadmium chloride Cadmium chloride is a white crystalline compound of cadmium and chloride, with the formula CdCl2. This salt is a hygroscopic solid that is highly soluble in water and slightly soluble in alcohol. The crystal structure of cadmium chloride (describe ...

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