Calcium fluoride, 99.95% (metals basis)

Description

CAS: 7789-75-5 | CaF2 | 78.08 g/mol

Calcium fluoride is the commercially important source for fluoride compounds as well as hydrogen fluoride. It is transparent from ultraviolet to infrared region. It is used in spectroscopy, thermal imaging systems and excimer lasers; it is also used in the manufacturing of optical components including windows, prisms and lenses. In addition, it is also used in aluminum-metallurgy, brake lining manufacturing industries, and in tooth enamel.

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

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7789-75-5
• Molecular Formula: CaF2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 78.08
• MDL Number: MFCD00010907
• InChI Key: WUKWITHWXAAZEY-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• Synonym: calcium fluoride, kalziumfluorid, kalziumdifluorid, calcium 2+ difluoride, acmc-1bk0c, ksc377c5h, calcium fluoride 100g, calcium fluoride,optical grade
• PubChem CID: 84512
• ChEBI: CHEBI:35437
• SMILES: [F-].[F-].[Ca++]

• Boiling Point: ∼2500°C
• Melting Point: 1403°C
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 100 g
• Beilstein: EM>5,
• Merck Index: 14,1667
• Solubility Information: Slightly soluble in acid; insoluble in acetone.
• IUPAC Name: calcium;difluoride
• Formula Weight: 78.08
• Percent Purity: 99.95%
• Odor: Odorless
• Refractive Index: 1.434
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Density: 3.18 g/mL
• Assay: (metals basis)
• Chemical Name or Material: Calcium fluoride

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

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only