Magnesium fluoride, Optical Grade, 99.9% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Magnesium fluoride finds application in optics, that are also used in space telescopes. It is also used in the electrolysis of aluminum ore and anti-reflective coatings.

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: 7783-40-6
• Molecular Formula: F2Mg
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 62.30
• MDL Number: MFCD00011108
• InChI Key: ORUIBWPALBXDOA-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• IUPAC Name: magnesium(2+) difluoride
• SMILES: [F-].[F-].[Mg++]

• Melting Point: 1261°C
• Color: White
• Physical Form: Broken Crystals
• Quantity: 10 g
• Merck Index: 14,5665
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water. Soluble in nitric acid but insoluble in ethanol.
• Formula Weight: 62.3
• Percent Purity: 99.9%
• Grade: Optical
• Odor: Odorless
• Refractive Index: 1.35-1.38
• Density: 3.148 g/mL
• Assay: (metals basis)
• Chemical Name or Material: Magnesium fluoride

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Magnesium fluoride, Optical Grade

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Magnesium fluoride hydrate

RUO – Research Use Only