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Calcium Fluoride Activated by Europium

CAS #: 7789-75-5
Linear Formula:
Eu:CaF2
MDL Number
MFCD00010907
EC No.:
232-188-7

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Calcium Fluoride Activated by Europium Properties (Theoretical)

Compound Formula CaF2:Eu
Molecular Weight 78.07
Appearance Crystalline solid
Melting Point 1418 °C
Boiling Point N/A
Density 3.18 g/cm3
Solubility in H2O 0.0017 (293K)
Exact Mass 77.9594
Monoisotopic Mass 77.9594
Thermal Expansion 18.85×10−6 (mean)
Crystal Phase / Structure Cubic

Calcium Fluoride Activated by Europium Health & Safety Information

Signal Word Warning
Hazard Statements H315-H319-H335
Hazard Codes Xi
Risk Codes 36/37/38
Safety Statements 26
RTECS Number EW1760000
Transport Information N/A
WGK Germany 1

About Calcium Fluoride Activated by Europium

Fluoride IonCalcium Fluoride activated by Europium is a light scintillator used in the detection of soft gamma rays and charged particles. Due to its small back scattering, Eu:CaF is often used for the detection of beta rays. American Elements produces to many standard grades when applicable, including Mil Spec (military grade); ACS, Reagent and Technical Grade; Food, Agricultural and Pharmaceutical Grade; Optical Grade, USP and EP/BP (European Pharmacopoeia/British Pharmacopoeia) and follows applicable ASTM testing standards. Typical and custom packaging is available. Additional technical, research and safety (MSDS) information is available as is a Reference Calculator for converting relevant units of measurement.

Synonyms

Europium doped Calcium Fluoride, Europium-doped Calcium Fluoride, Eu<sup>3+<sup>:CaF<sub>2</sub>, CaF2(Eu)

Chemical Identifiers

Linear Formula Eu:CaF2
Pubchem CID 24617
MDL Number MFCD00010907
EC No. 232-188-7
IUPAC Name calcium difluoride
Beilstein/Reaxys No. N/A
SMILES [Ca+2].[F-].[F-]
InchI Identifier InChI=1S/Ca.2FH/h;2*1H/q+2;;/p-2
InchI Key WUKWITHWXAAZEY-UHFFFAOYSA-L
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Packaging Specifications

Typical bulk packaging includes palletized plastic 5 gallon/25 kg. pails, fiber and steel drums to 1 ton super sacks in full container (FCL) or truck load (T/L) quantities. Research and sample quantities and hygroscopic, oxidizing or other air sensitive materials may be packaged under argon or vacuum. Shipping documentation includes a Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Solutions are packaged in polypropylene, plastic or glass jars up to palletized 440 gallon liquid totes, and 36,000 lb. tanker trucks.

Related Elements

See more Calcium products. Calcium (atomic symbol: Ca, atomic number: 20) is a Block S, Group 2, Period 4 element with an atomic weight of 40.078. The number of electrons in each of Calcium's shells is [2, 8, 8, 2] and its electron configuration is [Ar]4s2. Calcium Bohr ModelThe calcium atom has a radius of 197 pm and a Van der Waals radius of 231 pm. Calcium was discovered and first isolated by Sir Humphrey Davy in 1808. It is the fifth most abundant element in the earth's crust and can be found in minerals such as dolomite, gypsum, plagioclases, amphiboles, pyroxenes and garnets. In its elemental form, calcium has a dull gray-silver appearance. Calcium is a reactive, soft metal that is a member of the alkaline earth elements. Elemental CalciumIt frequently serves as an alloying agent for other metals like aluminum and beryllium, and industrial materials like cement and mortar are composed of calcium compounds like calcium carbonate. It is also an biologically essential substance found in teeth, bones, and shells. The name "calcium" originates from the Latin word "calics," meaning lime.

See more Europium products. Europium (atomic symbol: Eu, atomic number: 63) is a Block F, Group 3, Period 6 element with an atomic radius of 151.964. Europium Bohr ModelThe number of electrons in each of Europium's shells is 2, 8, 18, 25, 8, 2 and its electron configuration is [Xe]4f7 6s2. The europium atom has an atomic radius of 180 pm and a Van der Waals radius of 233 pm. Europium was discovered by Eugène-Anatole Demarçay in 1896, however, he did not isolate it until 1901. Europium was named after the continent of Europe.Elemental Europium Picture Europium is a member of the lanthanide or rare earth series of metals. In its elemental form, it has a silvery-white appearance but it is rarely found without oxide discoloration. Europium is found in many minerals including bastnasite, monazite, xenotime and loparite. It is not found in nature as a free element.

Fluorine is a Block P, Group 17, Period 2 element. Its electron configuration is [He]2s22p5. The fluorine atom has a covalent radius of 64 pm and its Van der Waals radius is 135 pm. In its elemental form, CAS 7782-41-4, fluorine gas has a pale yellow appearance. Fluorine was discovered by André-Marie Ampère in 1810. It was first isolated by Henri Moissan in 1886.