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| Formula / Notation | FNa |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 7681-49-4 |
| Molecular Weight | 41.9881724 |
| Melting Point | 1819 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 3083 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 2.79 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | 10 to 50 mg/mL at 73 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Sodium fluoride is a colorless crystalline solid or white powder, or the solid dissolved in a liquid. It is soluble in water. It is noncombustible. It is corrosive to aluminum. It is used as an ins... |
| Also Known As | 7681-49-4; Fluoride, sodium; Sodium fluoride (NaF); Florocid; Pergantene; Zymafluor; Pediaflor; Ossin; Sodium flouride; Fluonatril |
| Category | Inorganic Compounds |
What is Sodium fluoride?
Sodium fluoride is a metal fluoride salt with a Na(+) counterion. It has a role as a mutagen.
Formula & Notation
FNa
IUPAC Name: sodium fluoride
Other Names / Synonyms: 7681-49-4; Fluoride, sodium; Sodium fluoride (NaF); Florocid; Pergantene; Zymafluor; Pediaflor; Ossin; Sodium flouride; Fluonatril
Properties & Characteristics
Appearance: Sodium fluoride is a colorless crystalline solid or white powder, or the solid dissolved in a liquid. It is soluble in water. It is noncombustible. It is corrosive to aluminum. It is used as an ins.... Molecular formula: FNa. Molecular weight: 41.9881724 g/mol. Boiling point: 3083 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992). Melting point: 1819 °F (NTP, 1992). Density: 2.79 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink. Solubility: 10 to 50 mg/mL at 73 °F (NTP, 1992). Vapor pressure: 1 mmHg at 1971 °F ; 5 mmHg at 2167 °F (NTP, 1992).
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 1819 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 3083 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 2.79 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Molecular Weight | 41.9881724 |
| Solubility | 10 to 50 mg/mL at 73 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Sodium fluoride is a colorless crystalline solid or white powder, or the solid dissolved in a liquid. It is soluble in water. It is noncombustible. It is corrosive to aluminum. It is used as an ins... |
Uses & Applications
Used in industrial processes, materials science, semiconductor manufacture, ceramics, or as a catalyst.
Safety Information
May be corrosive, toxic, or an oxidising agent. Handle in well-ventilated area. Consult SDS before use.
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Term
Sodium fluoride
Formula
FNa
CAS Number
7681-49-4
Molecular Weight
41.9881724
Category
Inorganic Compounds
Index
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Synonyms
7681-49-4; Fluoride, sodium; Sodium fluoride (NaF); Florocid; Pergantene; Zymafluor; Pediaflor; Ossin; Sodium flouride; Fluonatril
Frequently Asked Questions
Sodium fluoride is a metal fluoride salt with a Na(+) counterion. It has a role as a mutagen.
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 Sodium fluoride is: FNa
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