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

Product Code. 11376419
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1 kg
5 kg
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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.

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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++]

Specifications

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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