City Chemical Magnesium Fluoride
- CAS Number
- 7783-40-6
- EC Number
- 231-995-1
- Chemical Name
- Magnesium Fluoride
- Chemical Family
- FluoridesMagnesium & Magnesium Compounds
Magnesium fluoride is an inorganic, white crystalline compound, which is transparent over a wide range of wavelengths. MgF2 can be found naturally as the rare mineral sallaite and artificially prepared from magnesium oxide with hydrogen fluoride. The chemical’s transparency makes it a suitable ingredient for optic lenses, polarizing prisms, and ceramics.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Powder
- Solid
Product families
Applications
- Ceramics & Refractory
- Chemical Manufacturing
- Semiconductor Manufacturing
Product Families
- Inorganics
Other characteristics
- Grade
- Laboratory Grade
- Synonyms
- Magnesium Difluoride, Magnesium(2+)Difluoride
- Labeling Claims
- Odor-free
- Usage
Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated
- Formula
- MgF2
- Markets
- Electrical & Electronics
- Industrial
- Appearance
- White, Odorless, Powder
- Technology
- Base Chemicals & Intermediates
- Packaging Type
- Bulk
- Applicable Processes
- Ceramics Manufacturing
- Contact Lens Manufacturing
- Glasses Manufacturing
- Storage and Handling
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities; Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.; Storage class (TRGS 510): 13: Non Combustible Solids
- Base Chemicals Functions
- Intermediate
- Reagent
- Precautions for Safe Handling
Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Further processing of solid materials may result in the formation of combustible dusts. The potential for combustible dust formation should be taken into consideration before additional processing occurs. Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.
Technical data
Table 1 of 1
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| SKU | M136 | — |
| Property | 99.9 | % |
| Molecular Weight | 62.32 | — |
| Melting Point | 1262 - 1264 | °C |
