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Calcium fluoride, Vacuum Deposition Grade, 99.9% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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Description
Calcium fluoride is used to produce a wide range of materials, manufacture optical components such as windows and lenses, used in thermal imaging systems, spectroscopy, and excimer lasers.
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 | Melted Pieces |
Quantity | 10 g |
Merck Index | 14,1667 |
Solubility Information | Slightly soluble in acid. Insoluble in acetone. |
IUPAC Name | calcium;difluoride |
Formula Weight | 78.08 |
Percent Purity | 99.9% |
Odor | Odorless |
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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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