Fluorite
Also known as Acid-spar, Met-spar, Liparite (fluorite)
Key facts
What buyers check first
- CAS number
- 14542-23-5
- Formula
- CaF2
- Molar mass
- 78.07 g/mol
- EC number
- 232-188-7
- HS code
- 282619
- Category
- Chlorides and other halides
What is Fluorite?
Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms
Fluorite is a mineral, calcium fluoride.
Identifiers
Registry numbers, names and line notations, tap to copy
- IUPAC name
- calcium difluoride
- CAS number
- 14542-23-5Other or deprecated CAS: 7789-75-5
- EC numbers
- 232-188-7, 238-575-7
- Molecular formula
- CaF2
- UNII
- O3B55K4YKI
- InChI
- InChI=1S/Ca.2FH/h;2*1H/q+2;;/p-2
- SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
- [F-].[F-].[Ca+2]
Synonyms
- Acid-spar
- Met-spar
- Liparite (fluorite)
- Calcium fluoride, ultra dry
- Calcium fluoride, precipitated
- Calcium fluoride, Reagent Grade
- Calcium fluoride crystal optic disc, 13mm x 1mm, polished both sides
- Calcium fluoride crystal optic disc, 13mm x 2mm, polished both sides
- Calcium fluoride crystal optic disc, 38mm x 6mm, polished both sides
- Calcium fluoride crystal optic disk, 25mm x 4mm, polished both sides
- Calcium fluoride, puriss., 96.0%
- Calcium fluoride crystal optic rectangle, 30mm x 15mm x 4mm, polished both sides
- Fluorspar, NIST SRM 180, high grade
- Calcium fluoride, Vacuum Deposition Grade
- Calcium fluoride, natural, >=95%, powder
- Calcium fluoride, 99.985% (metals basis)
- Calcium fluoride, SAJ first grade, >=97.0%
- Calcium fluoride, Vetec(TM) reagent grade, 95%
- Calcium fluoride, anhydrous, powder, 99.99% trace metals basis
- Calcium fluoride, puriss., meets analytical specification of DAB, 99.0-102.0%
- Calcium fluoride, random crystals, optical grade, 99.99% trace metals basis
Physical and chemical properties
Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure
Physical and chemical properties
Measured values, check the supplier specification for your grade
No measured properties are recorded for this substance yet. Ask suppliers for a technical data sheet.
Values vary by grade. Ask suppliers for the COA or TDS of the batch you buy.
Computed descriptors
Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation
| Molecular weight | 78.07 g/molcalc.Computed value |
|---|---|
| Exact mass | 77.9594 Dacalc.Computed value |
| LogP (octanol/water) | -6.37calc.Computed value |
| Topological polar surface area | 0 Ųcalc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond donors | 0calc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond acceptors | 0calc.Computed value |
| Rotatable bonds | 0calc.Computed value |
| Heavy atoms | 3calc.Computed value |
| Rings | 0calc.Computed value |
| Aromatic rings | 0calc.Computed value |
| Fraction sp3 carbons | 0calc.Computed value |
| Formal charge | 0calc.Computed value |
| Stereocentres | 0calc.Computed value |
| Components | 3calc.Computed value |
Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.
Safety and hazards
GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet
No GHS hazard classification is recorded for this substance yet. That does not mean it is harmless.
GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.
Fluorite suppliers
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- Turkey, Ankara ManufacturerUnclaimed profileFluoriteGrade, purity and minimum order on requestPrice on request
- China ManufacturerUnclaimed profileFluoriteGrade, purity and minimum order on requestPrice on request
- China, Yichang ManufacturerUnclaimed profileFluoriteGrade, purity and minimum order on requestPrice on request
- India, Nagpur ManufacturerUnclaimed profileFluoriteGrade, purity and minimum order on requestPrice on request
- Russia, Екатеринбург ManufacturerUnclaimed profileFluoriteGrade, purity and minimum order on requestPrice on request
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Uses and applications
What the substance is used for, by industry and function
Applications are not documented for this substance yet. Suppliers often describe uses on their product pages, linked in the suppliers list above.
Regulatory status
Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance
United States
- TSCA inventory (USA)Status: Active in US commerce
HS code and trade data
Customs classification and reported world trade statistics
Global trade
World import and export statistics for the HS code Fluorite is traded under.
Fluorides, other
- United States27.9%
- China20.9%
- Japan15.4%
- China15.6%
- South Korea14.6%
- United States12.3%
The HS code shown for Fluorite is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Fluorite, based on the data on this page
What is Fluorite?
What is the CAS number of Fluorite?
What is the molecular formula and weight of Fluorite?
Is Fluorite hazardous?
What is the HS code of Fluorite?
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Guides for buyers
Practical guides that help when you source, ship or handle Fluorite
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