| Formula / Notation | CaF2 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 7789-75-5 |
| Molecular Weight | 78.07 |
| Melting Point | 1403 °C |
| Boiling Point | 2500 °C |
| Density | 3.18 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | 0.0015 g/100 ml water at 18 °C; slightly sol in dil mineral acids |
| Appearance | Calcium fluoride appears as odorless gray powder or granules. Sinks in water. (USCG, 1999) |
| Also Known As | calcium difluoride; 7789-75-5; Calcium difluoride; Fluorspar; Calcarea fluorica; O3B55K4YKI; DTXSID4050487; CHEBI:35437; Calc Fluor; Fluoride, Calcium |
| Category | Inorganic Compounds |
What is Calcium fluoride?
Calcium fluoride (CaF2) is an inorganic compound that appears as Calcium fluoride appears as odorless gray powder or granules. Sinks in water. (USCG, 1999). It has a molecular weight of 78.07 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is calcium difluoride. Boiling point: 2500 °C. Melting point: 1403 °C.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: calcium difluoride
Other Names / Synonyms: calcium difluoride; 7789-75-5; Calcium difluoride; Fluorspar; Calcarea fluorica; O3B55K4YKI; DTXSID4050487; CHEBI:35437; Calc Fluor; Fluoride, Calcium
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 1403 °C |
| Boiling Point | 2500 °C |
| Density | 3.18 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Molecular Weight | 78.07 |
| Solubility | 0.0015 g/100 ml water at 18 °C; slightly sol in dil mineral acids |
| Appearance | Calcium fluoride appears as odorless gray powder or granules. Sinks in water. (USCG, 1999) |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Calcium fluoride (CaF2) is an inorganic compound that appears as Calcium fluoride appears as odorless gray powder or granules. Sinks in water. (USCG, 1999). It has a molecular weight of 78.07 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is calcium difluoride. Boiling point: 2500 °C. Melting point: 1403 °C.
Used in industrial processes, materials science, semiconductor manufacture, ceramics, or as a catalyst.
May be corrosive, toxic, or an oxidising agent. Handle in well-ventilated area. Consult SDS before use.
The formula or notation for Calcium fluoride is: CaF2