Calcium Fluoride

CaF₂

IUPAC: Calcium fluoride

CAS: 7789-75-5

개요

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.

구성

원소 기호 원자 원자 질량
Fluorine F 2 18.9980
Calcium Ca 1 40.0780

원소 구성

용도

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

흥미로운 사실

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

안전

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

Structure

SMILES

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

성질

유형
salt
상태
solid
몰 질량
78.08 g/mol
밀도
3.1800 g/cm³
녹는점
1418.0 °C
끓는점
2533.0 °C
용해도
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

다른 이름

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).