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Calcium Fluoride
Chemical Product
Calcium Fluoride
Physical and Chemical Properties:
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White crystalline solid |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Molecular Formula | CaF2 |
| Molecular Weight | 78.08 g/mol |
| Melting Point | 1,418 °C |
| Density | 3.18 g/cm³ |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water, soluble in hydrofluoric acid |
| pH | Neutral |
| Chemical Stability | Stable under normal conditions |
Calcium Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that is primarily used as a flux in metal smelting and as a raw material for the production of hydrofluoric acid. It is also used in the production of glass and ceramics.
- Metal Industry: Used as a flux in metal smelting processes.
- Chemical Manufacturing: Used as a source of fluorine for the production of hydrofluoric acid.
- Glass Manufacturing: Applied in the production of specialty glass and ceramics.
- Fluorescent Lamps: Used in the production of certain types of fluorescent lamps.
- Pharmaceuticals: Used in small quantities as a fluoride supplement.
Physical and Chemical Properties:
| Properties | Data |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White crystalline solid |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Molecular Formula | CaF2 |
| Molecular Weight | 78.08 g/mol |
| Melting Point | 1,418 °C |
| Density | 3.18 g/cm³ |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water, soluble in hydrofluoric acid |
| pH | Neutral |
| Chemical Stability | Stable under normal conditions |