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Calcium fluoride, 99%
CAS: 7789-75-5 | CaF2 | 78.08 g/mol
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals 01102230
Description
It finds its application in spectroscopy, electronics, lasers, high-temperature dry-film lubricants, emery wheels, certain cements, phosphors, paint pigment, catalyst in wood preservatives, and optical equipment. Calcium fluoride is used as component of electrolyte, fluxing agent for aluminum metallurgy. It is used in glass and fluorescent lamps industry. It has dental applications.
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
| ∼2500°C | |
| 1403°C | |
| Crystals | |
| CaF2 | |
| 14,1667 | |
| Soluble in ammonium salts. Insoluble in water. | |
| [F-].[F-].[Ca++] | |
| 78.08 | |
| CHEBI:35437 | |
| 99% | |
| 1.434 | |
| 3.18 g/mL |
| Calcium fluoride | |
| 7789-75-5 | |
| 250 g | |
| MFCD00010907 | |
| 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 |
Chemical Identifiers
| 7789-75-5 | |
| 78.08 | |
| WUKWITHWXAAZEY-UHFFFAOYSA-L | |
| 84512 | |
| calcium;difluoride |
| CaF2 | |
| MFCD00010907 | |
| calcium fluoride, kalziumfluorid, kalziumdifluorid, calcium 2+ difluoride, acmc-1bk0c, ksc377c5h, calcium fluoride 100g, calcium fluoride,optical grade | |
| CHEBI:35437 | |
| [F-].[F-].[Ca++] |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H315-H319-H335
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.
GHS P Statement
P261-P280-P305+P351+P338-P304+P340-P405-P501a
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do.
Continue rinsing.
IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Warning
EINECSNumber : 232-188-7
RTECSNumber : EW1760000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only