Description

Fluorite (Caf2) CAS NO 14542-23-5 is a high-purity inorganic compound, calcium fluoride, prized for its unique optical and chemical properties. It serves as a critical raw material in industries where consistent quality and reliable supply are paramount for manufacturing and process stability. This product is essential for manufacturers in the metallurgical, optical, and chemical synthesis sectors seeking a dependable source of fluoride.

Application

• Metallurgical Flux Agent: A primary component in steelmaking and aluminum production to lower melting points and remove impurities.
• Optical Material Manufacturing: Used to produce lenses, windows, and prisms for ultraviolet and infrared spectroscopy due to its low refractive index and high transmittance.
• Hydrofluoric Acid Production: Acts as the fundamental feedstock in the synthesis of hydrofluoric acid (HF), a key industrial chemical.
• Welding Rod Coatings: Incorporated into coatings for arc welding electrodes to stabilize the arc and improve weld quality.
• Ceramics and Enamels: Functions as an opacifier and flux in the production of ceramics, glass, and enamel coatings.
• Fluorination Processes: Utilized in various organic and inorganic chemical reactions as a source of fluoride ions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Fluorite (Caf2)
CAS No.	14542-23-5
Molecular Formula	CaF₂
Molecular Weight	78.07 g/mol
Synonyms	Calcium Fluoride; Fluorspar; Acid Grade Spar; Metspar; Fluorite; Calcium Difluoride; Calcium(II) Fluoride; AF 60
EINECS	238-576-1

Quality Control

Our Fluorite (Caf2) is produced and tested under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with industrial and metallurgical grade specifications. Key parameters including calcium fluoride (CaF₂) content, silica (SiO₂), and sulfur are rigorously monitored. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity and impurity levels is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids. The product is stable under normal ambient temperatures (15-25°C).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or granules
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (CaF₂)	≥ 97.0 %
Silicon Dioxide (SiO₂)	≤ 1.0 %
Calcium Carbonate (CaCO₃)	≤ 0.5 %
Sulfur (S)	≤ 0.05 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5 %
Particle Size (Typical)	Contact for details

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.