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Magnesium fluoride, 99% (metals basis excluding Ca & Na), Ca+Na <1%
CAS: 7783-40-6 | F2Mg | 62.30 g/mol
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals 035807A1
Description
Used in optics, space telescopes. Most commonly used on the surfaces of optical elements as inexpensive anti-reflective coatings.
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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Specifications
Magnesium fluoride | |
7783-40-6 | |
Powder | |
99%, Ca+Na <1% (Metals basis excluding Ca and Na) | |
MFCD00011108 | |
ORUIBWPALBXDOA-UHFFFAOYSA-L | |
magnesium(2+) difluoride | |
62.3 | |
1.35-1.38 |
1261°C | |
White | |
1 kg | |
F2Mg | |
Sparingly soluble in water. Slightly soluble in dilute HNO3Insoluble in ethanol. | |
[F-].[F-].[Mg++] | |
62.30 | |
Odorless | |
3.148 |
Chemical Identifiers
7783-40-6 | |
62.30 | |
ORUIBWPALBXDOA-UHFFFAOYSA-L | |
[F-].[F-].[Mg++] |
F2Mg | |
MFCD00011108 | |
magnesium(2+) difluoride |
Safety and Handling
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Wear suitable gloves. This material and/or its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c
H315-H319-H335
EINECSNumber : 231-995-1
RTECSNumber : OM3325000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only