Calcium fluoride, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code	Brand	Quantity
11311638	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 011022.09	10 g
11331638	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 011022.18	50 g
11321638	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 011022.30	250 g

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.

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7789-75-5
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 78.08
• InChI Key: WUKWITHWXAAZEY-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• PubChem CID: 84512
• IUPAC Name: calcium;difluoride

• Molecular Formula: CaF2
• MDL Number: MFCD00010907
• Synonym: calcium fluoride, kalziumfluorid, kalziumdifluorid, calcium 2+ difluoride, acmc-1bk0c, ksc377c5h, calcium fluoride 100g, calcium fluoride,optical grade
• ChEBI: CHEBI:35437
• SMILES: [F-].[F-].[Ca++]

Specifications

• Boiling Point: ∼2500°C
• CAS: 7789-75-5
• Molecular Formula: CaF2
• Merck Index: 14,1667
• Solubility Information: Soluble in ammonium salts. Insoluble in water.
• SMILES: [F-].[F-].[Ca++]
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 78.08
• ChEBI: CHEBI:35437
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Refractive Index: 1.434
• Density: 3.18 g/mL

• Melting Point: 1403°C
• Physical Form: Crystals
• MDL Number: MFCD00010907
• Synonym: calcium fluoride, kalziumfluorid, kalziumdifluorid, calcium 2+ difluoride, acmc-1bk0c, ksc377c5h, calcium fluoride 100g, calcium fluoride,optical grade
• InChI Key: WUKWITHWXAAZEY-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• IUPAC Name: calcium;difluoride
• PubChem CID: 84512
• Formula Weight: 78.08
• Odor: Odorless
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Chemical Name or Material: Calcium fluoride

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

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Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures

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