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Cadmium fluoride, Puratronic™, 99.99% (metals basis)
Description
Cadmium fluoride is used in phosphors, glass and nuclear reactor controls. It is also used in high-temperature lubricants and to start crystals for lasers. It is used in oxygen-sensitive applications such as the production of metallic alloys and it is also used in limited medical treatment protocols. In addition, it can be used in synthetic organic chemistry.
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
Specifications
Boiling Point | 1758°C |
Melting Point | 1100°C |
Physical Form | Powder |
Quantity | 100 g |
UN Number | UN2570 |
Merck Index | 14,1619 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water (43.5g/L). |
Formula Weight | 150.4 |
Percent Purity | 99.99% |
Grade | Puratronic™ |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H301-H330-H340-H350-H360FD-H372 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H301-H330-H340-H350-H360-H372 Toxic if swallowed. Fatal if inhaled. May cause genetic defects. May cause cancer. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. |
Precautionary Statement | P201-P202-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P281-P284-P301+P310-P304+P340-P308+P313-P310-P330-P501c |
DOTInformation | Hazard Class: 6.1; Packaging Group: III |
EINECSNumber | 232-222-0 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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