Magnesium fluoride, 99% (metals basis excluding Ca & Na), Ca+Na <1%

Description

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

Used in optics, space telescopes. Most commonly used on the surfaces of optical elements as inexpensive 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.

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: Powder
• Quantity: 50 g
• Assay Percent Range: 99%, Ca+Na <1% (Metals basis excluding Ca and Na)
• Solubility Information: Sparingly soluble in water. Slightly soluble in dilute HNO₃Insoluble in ethanol.
• Formula Weight: 62.3
• Odor: Odorless
• Refractive Index: 1.35-1.38
• Density: 3.148 g/cm³ at 20°C
• Chemical Name or Material: Magnesium fluoride

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Wear suitable gloves. This material and/or its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
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