Magnesium fluoride, Optical Grade, 99.9% (metals basis)

Description

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

Magnesium fluoride finds application in optics, that are also used in space telescopes. It is also used in the electrolysis of aluminum ore and anti-reflective coatings.

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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++]

• Melting Point: 1261°C
• Color: White
• Physical Form: Broken Crystals
• Quantity: 10 g
• Merck Index: 14,5665
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water. Soluble in nitric acid but insoluble in ethanol.
• Formula Weight: 62.3
• Percent Purity: 99.9%
• Grade: Optical
• Odor: Odorless
• Refractive Index: 1.35-1.38
• Density: 3.148 g/mL
• Assay: (metals basis)
• Chemical Name or Material: Magnesium fluoride

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