Magnesium fluoride, 99% (metals basis excluding Ca & Na), Ca+Na <1%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Used in optics, space telescopes. Most commonly used on the surfaces of optical elements as inexpensive 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: Powder
• Quantity: 250 g
• Assay Percent Range: 99%, Ca+Na <1% (Metals basis excluding Ca and Na)
• Solubility Information: Sparingly soluble in water. Slightly soluble in dilute HNO₃Insoluble in ethanol.
• Formula Weight: 62.3
• Odor: Odorless
• Refractive Index: 1.35-1.38
• Density: 3.148
• Chemical Name or Material: Magnesium fluoride

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