Cadmium fluoride, Puratronic™, 99.99% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Cadmium fluoride is used in phosphors, glass and nuclear reactor controls. It is also used in high-temperature lubricants and to start crystals for lasers. It is used in oxygen-sensitive applications such as the production of metallic alloys and it is also used in limited medical treatment protocols. In addition, it can be used in synthetic organic chemistry.

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Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7790-79-6
• Molecular Formula: CdF2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 150.41
• MDL Number: MFCD00010919
• InChI Key: LVEULQCPJDDSLD-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• IUPAC Name: cadmium(2+) difluoride
• SMILES: [F-].[F-].[Cd++]

• Boiling Point: 1758°C
• Melting Point: 1100°C
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 100 g
• UN Number: UN2570
• Merck Index: 14,1619
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water (43.5g/L).
• Formula Weight: 150.4
• Percent Purity: 99.99%
• Grade: Puratronic™
• Odor: Odorless
• Density: 6.64 g/mL
• Assay: (metals basis)
• Chemical Name or Material: Cadmium fluoride

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