Basic information
- CAS
7783-40-6- Standard SMILES
[F-].[F-].[Mg+2]- InChIKey
ORUIBWPALBXDOA-UHFFFAOYSA-L- Molecular formula
- F2Mg
- Average molar mass
- 62.302 g/mol
- Monoisotopic mass
- 61.981848
Overview
Sellaite is a mineral with formula of MgF2. The IMA symbol is Sel.
Names & identifiers
- Preferred name
- Magnesium fluoride
- IUPAC
- magnesium difluoride
- English name
- Magnesium fluoride
- Molecular formula
- F2Mg
- Molecular weight
- 62.3
Names & synonyms
AfluonIrtran 1Magnesium fluoride (MgF2)Magnesium fluorureMagnesia Fluorata5N014C7IWURefChem:58725DTXCID1031096231-995-17783-40-6DTXSID7052523Magnesium difluoride
Show more names
irtran1Magnesium fluxmagnesiumfluorureMagnesium fluoridMAGNESIUM FLUOIRDEMagnesiumfluoride2
Magnesium fluorideSellaitemagnesium;difluorideMagnesium fluorure [French]EINECS 231-995-1UNII-5N014C7IWUMagnesium fluoride, anhydrousAluminum chlorohydrate solution
Database identifiers
- CAS
7783-40-6- PubChem CID
- 24546
- EC Number
- 231-995-1
Properties
Computed structural properties
- Topological polar surface area
- 0 Ų
- Hydrogen bond donors
- 0
- Hydrogen bond acceptors
- 2
- Rotatable bonds
- 0
- Heavy atoms
- 3
- Formal charge
- 0
- Complexity
- 2.8
Experimental & physicochemical properties
Chemical ClassesMetals -> Metals, Inorganic Compounds
CosmeticsAntiplaque; Oral care
Density3.148 @25 °C
Boiling Point2227 °C @760 [mm Hg]
Melting Point1263 °C
Food Contact SubstancesFCS -> FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances Listed in 21 CFR
Physical Description
CBI; Large Crystals
Colorless solid with mild violet fluorescence; [Merck Index] White solid that fluoresces under electric light; [Hawley] Off-white odorless chunks; [MSDSonline]
Physicochemical properties
- Melting point
- 1263 °C · 1263 °C (lit.)
- Boiling point
- 2227 °C/1 · 2227 °C/1 atm (lit.)
- Density
- 3.15 g/mL · 3.15 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Safety & regulation
Safety information is for reference only and does not replace the supplier’s Safety Data Sheet (SDS), applicable regulations, or professional assessment.
GHS classification
GHS Classification
This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 33.7% (168 of 498) of reports.
Warning
H315 (62.2%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)
Aggregated GHS information provided per 498 reports by companies from 16 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.
Hazard information
Regulatory Information
Chemical: Magnesium fluoride (MgF2)
Magnesium fluoride (MgF2) is listed on the EPA's Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) system. Manufacturers and importers of Magnesium fluoride (MgF2) are required to report information about their production and use of this chemical to the EPA under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). (40 eCFR Part 711)
REACH registered substance: Magnesium fluoride (EC: 231-995-1)
Magnesium fluoride (MgF2): Does not have an individual approval but may be used under an appropriate group standard
Other Safety InformationIMAP assessments - Magnesium fluoride (MgF2): Human health tier I assessment
Hazards SummaryA strong irritant; [Hawley] An irritant; [MSDSonline] See FLUORIDES.
Hazard Classes and CategoriesSkin Irrit. 2 (62.2%)
Safety & protection
Exposure Control and Personal Protection
Chemistry & industry
Uses & manufacturing
Uses
Used in ceramics, single crystal polarizing prisms, lenses, and windows; [Hawley] Used as a flux in metallurgy; Crystals are used in optical applications; Also used with graphite and fluorine to make ternary compounds with high electrical conductivity; [Ullmann]
Metal Preparation and Pouring [Category: Foundry]
Ceramics making [Category: Hobbies]
U.S. Production2023: 75,000 - <500,000 lb
Consumer UsesPigment
Industry UsesFlux agent
Household ProductsInformation on 1 consumer products that contain Magnesium fluoride in the following categories is provided:
Use ClassificationCosmetics -> Antiplaque; Oral care
General Manufacturing Information
Paint and Coating Manufacturing
Magnesium fluoride (MgF2): ACTIVE
Applications
DescriptionMagnesium fluoride is a by-product of the manufacture of metallic beryllium and uranium. It is a fine white crystalline powder with low chemical reactivity. Magnesium fluoride is used as flux in magnesium metallurgy and in the ceramics industry. Magnesium fluoride may be used for the extraction of aluminum from arc-furnace alloys with Fe, Si, Ti, and C. Optical windows of highly purified magnesium fluoride which transmit light from the vacuum ultraviolet (140 nm) into the infrared (7) are recommended for use as ultraviolet optical components for the use in space exploration. Magnesium fluoride is can be also used as an antireflection coating material having a good antireflection effect and a low refractive index.
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