Lithium fluoride
Description
A fine, white powder used as a welding and soldering Flux. Lithium fluoride is also used in the manufacture of Ceramic glazes, enamels, and Glass. Lithium fluoride prisms were used in dispersive infrared spectrophotometers.
Other Properties
Soluble in acids. Insoluble in ethanol.
| Composition | LiF |
|---|---|
| CAS | 7789-24-4 |
| Melting Point | 848 |
| Density | 2.640 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 25.94 |
| Boiling Point | 1681 |
Hazards and Safety
Corrosive to skin, eyes and membranes.
Fisher Scientific: MSDS
Authority
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- Van Nostrand's Scientific Encyclopedia, Douglas M. Considine (ed.), Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1976
- Random House, Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language, Grammercy Book, New York, 1997
- The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 5557