Lithium Fluoride

LiF

IUPAC: Lithium fluoride

CAS: 7789-24-4

Übersicht

Lithium fluoride is a white crystalline salt notable for its extremely low solubility compared to other alkali metal halides. It is used in optics as it transmits UV light.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Lithium Li 1 6,9410
Fluorine F 1 18,9980

Elementare Zusammensetzung

Li
Lithium ×1
26,8%
F
Fluorine ×1
73,2%

Verwendung

  • • UV optics
  • • Radiation dosimetry
  • • Molten salt reactor coolant
  • • Brazing flux

Wissenswertes

  • ✦ Has the highest UV transmission of any crystal, down to 104 nm

Structure

SMILES

[Li+].[F-]

Eigenschaften

Typ
salt
Zustand
solid
Molmasse
25,94 g/mol
Dichte
2,6400 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
848,2 °C
Siedepunkt
1676,0 °C
Löslichkeit
1.3 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
26,0144
TPSA
0,0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
2
Complexity
2,0

Verwandte Verbindungen

Diammonium Phosphate

(NH₄)₂HPO₄

Ammonium Chloride

NH₄Cl

Barium Chloride

BaCl₂

Cadmium Sulfide

CdS

Calcium Sulfate

CaSO₄

Cerium(III) Chloride

CeCl₃

Copper(II) Sulfide

CuS

Ammonium Sulfate

(NH₄)₂SO₄

Ammonium Bicarbonate

NH₄HCO₃

Calcium Propionate

Ca(C₂H₅COO)₂

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lithium Fluoride?
Lithium Fluoride (LiF) is a salt compound with the IUPAC name Lithium fluoride.
What is the molecular weight of Lithium Fluoride?
Lithium Fluoride has a molar mass of 25.94 g/mol.
What state is Lithium Fluoride at room temperature?
Lithium Fluoride is a solid at room temperature.
Is Lithium Fluoride organic or inorganic?
Lithium Fluoride is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Lithium Fluoride?
Lithium Fluoride (LiF) is composed of Lithium (Li), Fluorine (F).