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Sodium Fluoride is an inorganic compound used primarily in water fluoridation, in the production of aluminum, and as a preservative.
- Water Fluoridation: Used to prevent tooth decay by adding fluoride to drinking water.
- Industrial Applications: Used in the production of aluminum and in the manufacture of glass and ceramics.
- Pharmaceuticals: Applied in some pharmaceutical formulations and as a preservative.
- Laboratory Reagents: Used in laboratory applications for fluoride ion determinations.
Appearance
White crystalline solid
Odor
Odorless
Molecular Formula
NaF
Molecular Weight
41.99 g/mol
Melting Point
993 °C
Density
2.56 g/cm³
Solubility
Soluble in water
Flash Point
Not applicable
Chemical Stability
Stable under normal conditions, but toxic when ingested in high quantities
IUPAC Name
sodium fluoride
Molekulyar formul
NaF
Molekulyar kütlə
41.99 g/mol g/mol
SMILES
[F-].[Na+]
InChIKey
PUZPDOWCWNUUKD-UHFFFAOYSA-M
H301 Toxic if swallowed
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H315 Causes skin irritation
H318 Causes serious eye damage
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects
H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
H370 Causes damage to organs
H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H373 May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H402 Harmful to aquatic life
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