Formule moléculaireCaF2CAS7789-75-5Masse moléculaire78.08 g/mol g/mol
SynonymesFluorspar, Calcium Difluoride
Safety & Hazards (GHS)
Warning
Irritant
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Calcium Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that is primarily used as a flux in metal smelting and as a raw material for the production of hydrofluoric acid. It is also used in the production of glass and ceramics.
- Metal Industry: Used as a flux in metal smelting processes.
- Chemical Manufacturing: Used as a source of fluorine for the production of hydrofluoric acid.
- Glass Manufacturing: Applied in the production of specialty glass and ceramics.
- Fluorescent Lamps: Used in the production of certain types of fluorescent lamps.
- Pharmaceuticals: Used in small quantities as a fluoride supplement.
Appearance
White crystalline solid
Odor
Odorless
Molecular Formula
CaF2
Molecular Weight
78.08 g/mol
Melting Point
1,418 °C
Density
3.18 g/cm³
Solubility
Insoluble in water, soluble in hydrofluoric acid
pH
Neutral
Chemical Stability
Stable under normal conditions
IUPAC Name
calcium difluoride
Formule moléculaire
CaF2
Masse moléculaire
78.08 g/mol g/mol
SMILES
[F-].[F-].[Ca+2]
InChIKey
WUKWITHWXAAZEY-UHFFFAOYSA-L
H315 Causes skin irritation
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
H335 May cause respiratory irritation
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