Sodium Fluoride

NaF

IUPAC: Sodium fluoride

CAS: 7681-49-4

Overview

Sodium fluoride is the fluoride compound most commonly added to water supplies and toothpaste for dental cavity prevention.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Fluorine F 1 18.9980
Sodium Na 1 22.9900

Elemental Composition

F
Fluorine ×1
45.2%
Na
Sodium ×1
54.8%

Uses

  • • Water fluoridation
  • • Toothpaste ingredient
  • • Pesticide
  • • Metallurgy flux

Fun Facts

  • ✦ Water fluoridation is considered one of the ten greatest public health achievements of the 20th century

Safety

  • ⚠ Toxic in large doses
  • ⚠ Causes fluorosis at high levels

Structure

SMILES

[F-].[Na+]

Properties

Type
industrial
State
solid
Molar Mass
41.99 g/mol
Density
2.5600 g/cm³
Melting Point
993.0 °C
Boiling Point
1704.0 °C
Solubility
42 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
41.9882
TPSA
0.0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
2
Complexity
2.0

Related Compounds

Ammonium Nitrate

NH₄NO₃

Calcium Chloride

CaCl₂

Hydrogen Peroxide

H₂O₂

Iron(II) Sulfate

FeSO₄

Potassium Dichromate

K₂Cr₂O₇

Potassium Permanganate

KMnO₄

Sodium Hypochlorite

NaClO

Sodium Silicate

Na₂SiO₃

Zinc Chloride

ZnCl₂

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sodium Fluoride?
Sodium Fluoride (NaF) is a industrial compound with the IUPAC name Sodium fluoride.
What is the molecular weight of Sodium Fluoride?
Sodium Fluoride has a molar mass of 41.99 g/mol.
What state is Sodium Fluoride at room temperature?
Sodium Fluoride is a solid at room temperature.
Is Sodium Fluoride organic or inorganic?
Sodium Fluoride is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Sodium Fluoride?
Sodium Fluoride (NaF) is composed of Fluorine (F), Sodium (Na).