Calcium fluoride, 99.5% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Calcium fluoride is the commercially important source of fluoride compounds as well as hydrogen fluoride. It is transparent from ultraviolet to infrared region. It is used in spectroscopy, thermal imaging systems and excimer lasers. It is also used in the manufacturing of optical components including windows, prisms and lenses. In addition, it is also used in aluminum-metallurgy, brake lining manufacturing industries, and in tooth enamel.

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: 7789-75-5
• Molecular Formula: CaF2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 78.08
• MDL Number: MFCD00010907
• InChI Key: WUKWITHWXAAZEY-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• Synonym: calcium fluoride, kalziumfluorid, kalziumdifluorid, calcium 2+ difluoride, acmc-1bk0c, ksc377c5h, calcium fluoride 100g, calcium fluoride,optical grade
• PubChem CID: 84512
• ChEBI: CHEBI:35437
• SMILES: [F-].[F-].[Ca++]

• Boiling Point: ca 2500°C
• Melting Point: 1403°C
• Color: White
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 1 kg
• Assay Percent Range: 99.5% (Metal basis)
• Beilstein: EM>5,
• Solubility Information: Slightly soluble in acid. Insoluble in acetone.
• IUPAC Name: calcium;difluoride
• Formula Weight: 78.08
• Odor: Odorless
• Refractive Index: 1.434
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Appearance: White powder
• Density: 3.18 g/cm³
• Chemical Name or Material: Calcium fluoride

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