Metal halides

Metal halides are compounds between metals and halogens. Some, such as sodium chloride are ionic, while others are covalently bonded. A few metal halides are discrete molecules, such as uranium hexafluoride, but most adopt polymeric structures, such as palladium chloride.

  • Sodium chloride crystal structure
  • Discrete UF6 molecules
  • Infinite chains of one form of palladium chloride
"Metal halide" redirects here. For the type of lighting, see metal halide lamp.
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