Fluorine
| Formula / Notation | F |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 19.00 |
| Category | Elements |
What is Fluorine?
Fluorine is the lightest halogen and the most electronegative and reactive of all elements. It is a pale yellow diatomic gas at room temperature. Fluorine forms compounds with almost every element, including noble gases. Its extreme reactivity makes it both invaluable industrially and highly hazardous.
Formula & Notation
Properties & Characteristics
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
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Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Fluorine is the lightest halogen and the most electronegative and reactive of all elements. It is a pale yellow diatomic gas at room temperature. Fluorine forms compounds with almost every element, including noble gases. Its extreme reactivity makes it both invaluable industrially and highly hazardous.
Production of uranium hexafluoride for nuclear fuel enrichment. Manufacture of fluoropolymers (PTFE/Teflon, PVDF). Etching silicon in semiconductor manufacturing. Fluoride in toothpaste and water fluoridation. Refrigerants (HFCs). Pharmaceuticals (many drugs contain C–F bonds).
Extremely corrosive and toxic. Causes severe chemical burns on contact with skin or mucous membranes. Hydrofluoric acid (HF) penetrates tissue and causes systemic fluoride poisoning. Reacts violently with water, organic materials, and most metals. GHS: Fatal if inhaled.
The formula or notation for Fluorine is: F