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Calcium fluoride, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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.
Specifications
| Boiling Point | ∼2500°C |
| Melting Point | 1403°C |
| Physical Form | Crystals |
| Quantity | 250 g |
| Merck Index | 14,1667 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in ammonium salts. Insoluble in water. |
| Formula Weight | 78.08 |
| Percent Purity | 99% |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Refractive Index | 1.434 |
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Safety and Handling
| Hazard Category | Warning |
| Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. |
| Precautionary Statement | 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. |
| EINECSNumber | 232-188-7 |
| RTECSNumber | EW1760000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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