Fluoruro de calcio

CaF₂

IUPAC: Calcium fluoride

CAS: 7789-75-5

Descripción general

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.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Flúor F 2 18,9980
Calcio Ca 1 40,0780

Composición elemental

F
48,7%
Ca
51,3%

Usos

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

Datos curiosos

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

Seguridad

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

Estructura

SMILES

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

Propiedades

Tipo
salt
Estado
solid
Masa molar
78,08 g/mol
Densidad
3,1800 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
1418,0 °C
Punto de ebullición
2533,0 °C
Solubilidad
0.016 g/L at 18°C

Descriptores moleculares

Masa exacta
77,9594
TPSA
0,0 Ų
Donadores de enlace de hidrógeno
0
Aceptores de enlace de hidrógeno
2
Enlaces rotables
0
Átomos pesados
3
Complejidad
0,0

También conocido como

Fluorite Fluorspar

Frequently Asked Questions

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