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Ultra Dry Barium Fluoride

CAS #: 7787-32-8
Linear Formula:
BaF2
MDL Number
MFCD00003450
EC No.:
232-108-0

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Ultra Dry Barium Fluoride Properties (Theoretical)

Compound Formula BaF2
Molecular Weight 175.32
Appearance white cubic crystals
Melting Point 1370 °C (2500 °F)
Boiling Point 2,260° C (4,100° F)
Density 4.9 g/cm3
Solubility in H2O N/A
Exact Mass 175.902
Monoisotopic Mass 175.902
Poisson's Ratio 0.32
Young's Modulus 60 GPa
Thermal Conductivity 9.0 W/m-K
Thermal Expansion 18 µm/m-K
Specific Heat 420 J/kg-K
Refractive Index 1.6

Ultra Dry Barium Fluoride Health & Safety Information

Signal Word Danger
Hazard Statements H301-H332
Hazard Codes Xn
Precautionary Statements P261-P264-P301+P312-P304+P340-P501
Risk Codes R20/22
Safety Statements S28
Transport Information UN 1564 6.1/PG III
WGK Germany 1
GHS Pictogram
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Skull and Crossbones - GHS06

About Ultra Dry Barium Fluoride

Fluoride IonAmerican Elements specializes in producing Barium Fluoride in an ultra dry form for use as a compound in semiconductors and other High Purity applications. Fluoride compounds have diverse applications in current technologies and science, from oil refining and etching to synthetic organic chemistry and the manufacture of pharmaceuticals. Magnesium Fluoride, for example, was used by researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Quantum Optics in 2013 to create a novel mid-infrared optical frequency comb composed of crystalline microresonators, a development that may lead to future advances in molecular spectroscopy. Fluorides are also commonly used to alloy metals and for optical deposition. Ultra Dry Barium Fluoride is generally immediately available in most volumes. Ultra high purity and high purity compositions improve both optical quality and usefulness as scientific standards. Nanoscale elemental powders and suspensions, as alternative high surface area forms, may be considered. 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

Barium(+2) cation difluoride, Barium difluoride, barium fluoride anhydrous

Chemical Identifiers

Linear Formula BaF2
Pubchem CID 62670
MDL Number MFCD00003450
EC No. 232-108-0
IUPAC Name barium(2+) difluoride
Beilstein/Reaxys No. N/A
SMILES [Ba+2].[F-].[F-]
InchI Identifier InChI=1S/Ba.2FH/h;2*1H/q+2;;/p-2
InchI Key OYLGJCQECKOTOL-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 Barium products. Barium (atomic symbol: Ba, atomic number: 56) is a Block S, Group 2, Period 6 element with an atomic weight of 137.27. The number of electrons in each of barium's shells is [2, 8, 18, 18, 8, 2] and its electron configuration is [Xe] 6s2. Barium Bohr ModelBarium is a member of the alkaline-earth metals. The barium atom has a radius of 222 pm and a Van der Waals radius of 268 pm. Barium was discovered by Carl Wilhelm Scheele in 1772 and first isolated by Humphry Davy in 1808. Elemental BariumIn its elemental form, barium is a soft, silvery-gray metal. Industrial applications for barium include acting as a "getter," or unwanted gas remover, for vacuum tubes, and as an additive to steel and cast iron. Barium is also alloyed with silicon and aluminum in load-bearing alloys. The main commercial source of barium is the mineral barite (BaSO4); it does not occur naturally as a free element . The name barium is derived from the Greek word "barys," meaning heavy.

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.