Lithium Fluoride

LiF

IUPAC: Lithium fluoride

CAS: 7789-24-4

Visão geral

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.

Composição

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Massa atômica
Lithium Li 1 6,9410
Fluorine F 1 18,9980

Composição elemental

Usos

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

Curiosidades

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

Structure

SMILES

[Li+].[F-]

Propriedades

Tipo
salt
Estado
solid
Massa molar
25,94 g/mol
Densidade
2,6400 g/cm³
Ponto de fusão
848,2 °C
Ponto de ebulição
1676,0 °C
Solubilidade
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).