Calcium fluoride, Reagent Grade, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Calcium fluoride is used to manufacture optical components such as windows and lenses, used in thermal imaging systems, spectroscopy, and excimer lasers, electronics, lasers, high-temperature dry-film lubricants, emery wheels, certain cements, phosphors, paint pigment, catalyst in wood preservatives, and optical equipment.

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.

Specifications

• Boiling Point: ca 2500°C
• Melting Point: 1403°C
• Color: White
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 100 g
• Assay Percent Range: 97%
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water. Soluble in ammonium salts. Soluble in conc. mineral acids with evolution of HF
• IUPAC Name: calcium;difluoride
• Formula Weight: 78.08
• Grade: Reagent
• Odor: Odorless
• Refractive Index: 1.434
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Density: 3.18 g/cm³ at 20°C
• Chemical Name or Material: Calcium fluoride

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