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Ultra Dry Calcium Fluoride

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

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Ultra Dry Calcium Fluoride Properties (Theoretical)

Compound Formula CaF2
Molecular Weight 78.07
Appearance Solid
Melting Point 1420 °C (2590 °F)
Boiling Point N/A
Density 3.2 g/cm3
Solubility in H2O 0.0017 (293K)
Exact Mass 77.9594
Monoisotopic Mass 77.9594
Poisson's Ratio 0.26
Young's Modulus 80 GPa
Thermal Conductivity 9.7 W/m·K
Thermal Expansion 19 µm/m-K
Specific Heat 854 J·kg/m·K
Refractive Index 1.4
Crystal Phase / Structure Cubic

Ultra Dry Calcium Fluoride Health & Safety Information

Signal Word N/A
Hazard Statements N/A
Hazard Codes Xi
Precautionary Statements N/A
Flash Point Not applicable
Risk Codes 36/37/38
Safety Statements 26
RTECS Number N/A
Transport Information NONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany 1

About Ultra Dry Calcium Fluoride

American Elements specializes in producing Calcium 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 Calcium 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

Fluorite, Fluorspar, Liparite, Natural fluorite, Acid-spar, Met-spar, Calcium difluoride, Irtran 3, Calcium fluoratum

Chemical Identifiers

Linear Formula 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.

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.