Calcium Fluoride

CaF₂

IUPAC: Calcium fluoride

CAS: 7789-75-5

Tổng quan

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.

Thành phần

Nguyên tố Ký hiệu Nguyên tử Khối lượng nguyên tử
Fluorine F 2 18,9980
Calcium Ca 1 40,0780

Thành phần nguyên tố

Công dụng

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

Sự thật thú vị

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

An toàn

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

Structure

SMILES

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

Tính chất

Loại
salt
Trạng thái
solid
Khối lượng mol
78,08 g/mol
Mật độ
3,1800 g/cm³
Điểm nóng chảy
1418,0 °C
Điểm sôi
2533,0 °C
Độ hòa tan
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

Còn được gọi là

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).