Calcium fluoride, Reagent Grade, 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, electronics, lasers, high-temperature dry-film lubricants, emery wheels, certain cements, phosphors, paint pigment, catalyst in wood preservatives, and optical equipment.

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: ca 2500°C
• Melting Point: 1403°C
• Color: White
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 500 g
• Assay Percent Range: 97%
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water. Soluble in ammonium salts. Soluble in conc. mineral acids with evolution of HF
• IUPAC Name: calcium difluoride
• Formula Weight: 78.08
• Grade: Reagent
• Odor: Odorless
• Refractive Index: 1.434
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Density: 3.18
• Chemical Name or Material: Calcium fluoride

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H315-H319-H335-H303 : Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. May be harmful if swallowed.
Hazard Statement	In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Wear suitable gloves.
EINECSNumber	232-188-7
RTECSNumber	EW1760000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only