Sodium Fluoride

NaF

IUPAC: Sodium fluoride

CAS: 7681-49-4

Übersicht

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

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Fluorine F 1 18,9980
Sodium Na 1 22,9900

Elementare Zusammensetzung

F
Fluorine ×1
45,2%
Na
Sodium ×1
54,8%

Verwendung

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

Wissenswertes

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

Sicherheit

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

Structure

SMILES

[F-].[Na+]

Eigenschaften

Typ
industrial
Zustand
solid
Molmasse
41,99 g/mol
Dichte
2,5600 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
993,0 °C
Siedepunkt
1704,0 °C
Löslichkeit
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

Verwandte Verbindungen

Iron(II) Sulfate

FeSO₄

Ammonium Nitrate

NH₄NO₃

Calcium Chloride

CaCl₂

Potassium Dichromate

K₂Cr₂O₇

Sodium Hypochlorite

NaClO

Potassium Permanganate

KMnO₄

Sodium Silicate

Na₂SiO₃

Zinc Chloride

ZnCl₂

Hydrogen Peroxide

H₂O₂

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).