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

Catalog No. AA1102118
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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.

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.

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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++]

Specifications

Melting Point 1261°C
Color White
Physical Form Broken Crystals
Quantity 50 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
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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

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