Calcium fluoride, 97%

Description

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

Calcium fluoride is used to manufacture optical components such as windows and lenses, used in thermal imaging systems, spectroscopy, and excimer lasers. In combination with KF, it is a useful fluorinating agent for conversion of other alkyl halides to fluorides. It may be used in the fabrication of microfluidic capillary electrophoresis (CE) devices.

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Applications
Calcium fluoride is used to manufacture optical components such as windows and lenses, used in thermal imaging systems, spectroscopy, and excimer lasers. In combination with KF, it is a useful fluorinating agent for conversion of other alkyl halides to fluorides. It may be used in the fabrication of microfluidic capillary electrophoresis (CE) devices.

Solubility
Soluble in ammonium salts. Soluble in water (slightly).

Notes
Store at room temperature. Separated from mineral acids. Protect from humidity and water. Incompatible with moisture and oxidizing agents.

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
• IUPAC Name: calcium;difluoride
• SMILES: [F-].[F-].[Ca++]

• Boiling Point: ∼2500°C
• Melting Point: 1403°C
• Quantity: 250 g
• Merck Index: 14,1667
• Solubility Information: Soluble in ammonium salts. Soluble in water (slightly).
• Formula Weight: 78.08
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Odor: Odorless
• Refractive Index: 1.434
• Density: 3.18
• Chemical Name or Material: Calcium fluoride, Precipitated

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