Apatite, naturally occurring mineral, grains, approximately 0.06-0.19in, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

For Grain Mounts, XRD and Microprobe Standards, Identification of Unknown Minerals

Apatite is one of a few minerals produced and used by biological micro-environmental systems. The primary use of apatite is in the manufacture of fertilizer, it is a source of phosphorus. It is occasionally used as a gemstone. Green and blue varieties in finely divided form, are pigments with excellent covering power.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 1306-05-4
• Molecular Formula: Ca5FO12P3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 504.298
• MDL Number: MFCD00285511
• InChI Key: VSIIXMUUUJUKCM-UHFFFAOYSA-D
• Synonym: fluorapatite, apatite, phosphate rock, unii-m4cm1h238j, phospate rock, fluorapatite ca5f po4 3
• PubChem CID: 10207414
• IUPAC Name: pentacalcium;fluoride;triphosphate
• SMILES: [O-]P(=O)([O-])[O-].[O-]P(=O)([O-])[O-].[O-]P(=O)([O-])[O-].[F-].[Ca+2].[Ca+2].[Ca+2].[Ca+2].[Ca+2]

• Color: Colorless
• Physical Form: Chips
• Quantity: 1 g
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water and hydrochloric acid.
• Appearance: Colorless chips
• Chemical Name or Material: Apatite

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