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Magnesium fluoride CAS 7783-40-6

Magnesium fluoride, chemical formula MgF2, molecular weight 62.31, colorless tetrahedral crystal or white powder. Purple fluorescence occurs under the light. Soluble in nitric acid, difficult to dissolve in water and ethanol. Melting point 1248 ℃, boiling point 2239 ℃, relative density 3.148. Toxic. Used as a spectral reagent, it is also applied in optical glass, ceramics, fluorescent materials for cathode ray screens, and electronics industries. It is also used for electrolyzing aluminum to reduce electrolysis temperature and improve current efficiency.
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  • 7783-40-6

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  • 7783-40-6

Product Name: Magnesium Fluoride

English alias: Magnetic flux; Magnesium difluoride; Magnesium(II) fluoride; MF₂

CAS number: 7783-40-6

Molecular formula: MgF ₂

Appearance: White to off white crystalline powder or granules at room temperature

Conventional packaging: 25kg/bag; 50kg/barrel; 1kg/bottle

What is Magnesium Fluoride?

Magnesium fluoride, chemical formula MgF2, molecular weight 62.31, colorless tetrahedral crystal or white powder. Purple fluorescence occurs under the light. Soluble in nitric acid, difficult to dissolve in water and ethanol. Melting point 1248 ℃, boiling point 2239 ℃, relative density 3.148. Toxic. Used as a spectral reagent, it is also applied in optical glass, ceramics, fluorescent materials for cathode ray screens, and electronics industries. It is also used for electrolyzing aluminum to reduce electrolysis temperature and improve current efficiency.

COA:


STANDARD

TESTING RESULT

MgF

98%MIN

98.87

Cl

0.001%MIN

0.001

SO4

0.05%MAX

0.01

Na

0.1%MAX

0.012

Fe

0.05%MAX

0.012

Pb

0.1%MAX

0.06

Ca

0.2%MAX

0.06

Application:

1. Electrolytic aluminum industry:

As an electrolyte additive for electrolytic aluminum, it is used to adjust the performance of the molten system in aluminum electrolytic cells.

2. Optical industry:

As a special optical material raw material, it is used to prepare infrared windows, prisms, lenses, and optical coatings.

3. Ceramic and glass industry:

used as a ceramic flux and glass opalescent agent.

4. Metal smelting industry:

used as a metal refining agent and covering agent for the smelting of light metals such as magnesium, aluminum, titanium, etc

Safety profile:

Magnesium fluoride is an irritant to the eyes, skin, and respiratory system.

It is important to use proper protective equipment, such as gloves and a dust mask, when handling the material.

Storage requirements:

keep the product dry

The relative humidity inside the warehouse must be strictly controlled at<50% (industrial grade) and<40% (optical grade)protect product against influences of

Transport & Packaging:

Butyl stearate for technical applications is solely supplied in packaging of different sizes . It can be packaged in various items: 25kg/bag; 50kg/barrel; 1kg/bottle


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