Lithium fluoride
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| IUPAC name | Lithium fluoride |
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| CAS number | [7789-24-4] |
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| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | LiF |
| Molar mass | 25.939(2) g/mol |
| Appearance | white solid |
| Density | 2.64 gcm-3 |
| Melting point |
848 °C (1121 K) |
| Boiling point |
1671 °C (1944 K) |
| Solubility in water | Reacts |
| Structure | |
| Crystal structure | Cubic |
| Molecular shape | Linear |
| Hazards | |
| EU classification | Toxic |
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| R-phrases | R25, R32, R36, R37, R38 |
| S-phrases | S22, S26, S36, S37, S39, S45 |
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| Other anions | Lithium chloride Lithium bromide Lithium iodide |
| Other cations | Sodium fluoride Potassium fluoride Rubidium fluoride Caesium fluoride |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references |
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Lithium fluoride is a chemical compound of lithium and fluorine. It is a white, inorganic, crystalline, ionic, solid salt under standard conditions. It transmits ultraviolet radiation more efficiently than any other substance. Uses include specialized UV optics,[1] and as a means to record gamma and neutron exposure in thermoluminescent dosimeters. Lithium fluoride also has a very high electrical resistance due to its wide band gap.
[edit] References
- Lithium fluoride. Retrieved on 2006-02-26.
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