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Calcium fluoride, Reagent Grade, 97%
CAS: 7789-75-5 | CaF2 | 78.08 g/mol
$49.04 - $125.64
Chemical Identifiers
CAS | 7789-75-5 |
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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++] |
Description
Calcium fluoride is used to manufacture optical components such as windows and lenses, used in thermal imaging systems, spectroscopy, and excimer lasers, electronics, lasers, high-temperature dry-film lubricants, emery wheels, certain cements, phosphors, paint pigment, catalyst in wood preservatives, and optical equipment.
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.
Chemical Identifiers
7789-75-5 | |
78.08 | |
WUKWITHWXAAZEY-UHFFFAOYSA-L | |
84512 | |
[F-].[F-].[Ca++] |
CaF2 | |
MFCD00010907 | |
calcium fluoride, kalziumfluorid, kalziumdifluorid, calcium 2+ difluoride, acmc-1bk0c, ksc377c5h, calcium fluoride 100g, calcium fluoride,optical grade | |
CHEBI:35437 |
Specifications
ca 2500°C | |
7789-75-5 | |
Powder | |
97% | |
MFCD00010907 | |
Insoluble in water. Soluble in ammonium salts. Soluble in conc. mineral acids with evolution of HF | |
[F-].[F-].[Ca++] | |
78.08 | |
CHEBI:35437 | |
Reagent | |
1.434 | |
3.18 g/cm3 at 20°C |
1403°C | |
White | |
100 g | |
CaF2 | |
calcium fluoride, kalziumfluorid, kalziumdifluorid, calcium 2+ difluoride, acmc-1bk0c, ksc377c5h, calcium fluoride 100g, calcium fluoride,optical grade | |
WUKWITHWXAAZEY-UHFFFAOYSA-L | |
calcium;difluoride | |
84512 | |
78.08 | |
Odorless | |
Hygroscopic | |
Calcium fluoride |
Safety and Handling
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Wear suitable gloves.
H315-H319-H335-H303 : Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. May be harmful if swallowed.
EINECSNumber : 232-188-7
RTECSNumber : EW1760000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only