Magnesium fluoride hydrate, min 87% MgF2, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Magnesium fluoride hydrate, min 87% MgF2, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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Magnesium fluoride hydrate, min 87% MgF2, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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Magnesium fluoride hydrate, min 87% MgF2, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog numberA12830.0E
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS7783-40-6
IUPAC Namemagnesium(2+) difluoride
Molecular FormulaF2Mg
InChI KeyORUIBWPALBXDOA-UHFFFAOYSA-L
SMILES[F-].[F-].[Mg++]
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
Water Content (Karl Fischer Titration)≤5.0%
FormPowder
Assay (unspecified)≥87.0%
Appearance (Color)White to cream
Magnesium fluoride is used in ceramics, optical lenses, glass manufacturing, and single crystals for polarizing prisms. It is also used in organic synthesis.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Magnesium fluoride is used in ceramics, optical lenses, glass manufacturing, and single crystals for polarizing prisms. It is also used in organic synthesis.

Solubility
Soluble in water (87 mg/L at 18°C ).

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with Strong oxidizing agents and strong acids. Store at room temperature.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. Marilyn J. Dodge. Refractive properties of magnesium fluoride. Applied Optics. 1984, 23 (12), 1980-1985.
  2. K. V. K. Rao.; S. V. N. Naidu.; P. L. N. Setty. Thermal expansion of magnesium fluoride. Acta Cryst. 1962, 15 (6), 528-530.