Calcium Fluoride

CaF₂

IUPAC: Calcium fluoride

CAS: 7789-75-5

Übersicht

Calcium fluoride is found naturally as the mineral fluorite, which displays beautiful fluorescence under UV light — the phenomenon of fluorescence was named after this mineral. It is the primary source of fluorine for the chemical industry.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Fluorine F 2 18,9980
Calcium Ca 1 40,0780

Elementare Zusammensetzung

Verwendung

  • Source of fluorine and HF
  • Metallurgical flux (steelmaking)
  • Optical lenses (UV and IR optics)
  • Ceramic and glass additive

Wissenswertes

  • The word 'fluorescence' was coined in 1852 to describe the glow of fluorite under UV light

Sicherheit

  • ⚠ Low toxicity in crystalline form
  • ⚠ HF exposure risk during processing

Structure

SMILES

[F-].[F-].[Ca+2]

Eigenschaften

Typ
salt
Zustand
solid
Molmasse
78,08 g/mol
Dichte
3,1800 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
1418,0 °C
Siedepunkt
2533,0 °C
Löslichkeit
0.016 g/L at 18°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
77,9594
TPSA
0,0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
2
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
3
Complexity
0,0

Auch bekannt als

Fluorite Fluorspar

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Calcium Fluoride?
Calcium Fluoride (CaF₂) is a salt compound with the IUPAC name Calcium fluoride.
What is the molecular weight of Calcium Fluoride?
Calcium Fluoride has a molar mass of 78.075 g/mol.
What state is Calcium Fluoride at room temperature?
Calcium Fluoride is a solid at room temperature.
Is Calcium Fluoride organic or inorganic?
Calcium Fluoride is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Calcium Fluoride?
Calcium Fluoride (CaF₂) is composed of Fluorine (F), Calcium (Ca).