Lithium Fluoride

LiF

IUPAC: Lithium fluoride

CAS: 7789-24-4

Descripción general

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.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Lithium Li 1 6,9410
Fluorine F 1 18,9980

Composición elemental

Usos

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

Datos curiosos

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

Structure

SMILES

[Li+].[F-]

Propiedades

Tipo
salt
Estado
solid
Masa molar
25,94 g/mol
Densidad
2,6400 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
848,2 °C
Punto de ebullición
1676,0 °C
Solubilidad
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

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).