Magnesium fluoride hydrate, min 87% MgF2

Description

CAS: 7783-40-6 | F2Mg | 62.30 g/mol

Magnesium fluoride is used in ceramics, optical lenses, glass manufacturing, and single crystals for polarizing prisms. It is also used in organic synthesis.

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Applications
Magnesium fluoride is used in ceramics, optical lenses, glass manufacturing, and single crystals for polarizing prisms. It is also used in organic synthesis.

Solubility
Soluble in water (87 mg/L at 18°C ).

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with Strong oxidizing agents and strong acids. Store at room temperature.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7783-40-6
• Molecular Formula: F2Mg
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 62.30
• MDL Number: MFCD00011108
• InChI Key: ORUIBWPALBXDOA-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• IUPAC Name: magnesium(2+) difluoride
• SMILES: [F-].[F-].[Mg++]

• Quantity: 500 g
• Merck Index: 14,5665
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water (87mg/L at 18°C ).
• Formula Weight: 62.30 (Anhydrous)
• Odor: Odorless
• Assay: ≥87% MgF₂
• Chemical Name or Material: Magnesium fluoride hydrate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber	231-995-1
RTECSNumber	OM3325000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only