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Magnesium fluoride

Synonym(s):MG516100;Sellaite

  • CAS NO.:7783-40-6
  • Empirical Formula: F2Mg
  • Molecular Weight: 62.3
  • MDL number: MFCD00011108
  • EINECS: 231-995-1
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2024-06-11 18:14:38
Magnesium fluoride Structural

What is Magnesium fluoride?

Description

Magnesium fluoride (MgF2) is a white crystalline salt. It is used in the electrolysis of aluminum ore to produce metallic aluminum and also as a reflective coating on various types of optical components. It is a tetragonal, birefringent crystal with the TiO2 type of structure.

The Uses of Magnesium fluoride

Suitable for vacuum deposition. Magnesium fluoride occurs in nature as the mineral, sellaite. It is used in
glass and ceramics. Single crystals are used for polarizing prisms and lenses.

Properties of Magnesium fluoride

Melting point: 1263 °C (lit.)
Boiling point: 2227 °C/1 atm (lit.)
Density  3.15 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
form  random crystals
color  White to off-white
Water Solubility  87 mg/L (18 ºC)

Safety information for Magnesium fluoride

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Irritant
GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P405:Store locked up.
P403+P233:Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P501:Dispose of contents/container to..…

Computed Descriptors for Magnesium fluoride

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