Magnesium fluoride, Optical Grade, 99.9% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Magnesium fluoride finds application in optics, that are also used in space telescopes. It is also used in the electrolysis of aluminum ore and anti-reflective coatings.

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

• Melting Point: 1261°C
• Color: White
• Physical Form: Broken Crystals
• Quantity: 50 g
• Merck Index: 14,5665
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water. Soluble in nitric acid but insoluble in ethanol.
• Formula Weight: 62.3
• Percent Purity: 99.9%
• Grade: Optical
• Odor: Odorless
• Refractive Index: 1.35-1.38
• Density: 3.148 g/mL
• Assay: (metals basis)
• Chemical Name or Material: Magnesium fluoride

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