Name | Cadmium fluoride |
Synonyms | cadmiumfluorure Cadmium fluorure Cadmium fluoride Cadmium Flouride Cadmium difluoride cadmiumfluoride(cdf2) Cadmium fluoride (CdF2) Cadmium fluorure [French] cadmium(+2) cation fluoride |
CAS | 7790-79-6 |
EINECS | 232-222-0 |
InChI | InChI=1/Cd.FH/h;1H/q+2;/p-1 |
Molecular Formula | CdF2 |
Molar Mass | 150.41 |
Density | 6.33g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
Melting Point | 1049 °C |
Boling Point | 1748 °C |
Flash Point | 1758°C |
Water Solubility | 4.3 g/100 mL (25 ºC) |
Appearance | Powder |
Specific Gravity | 6.64 |
Color | white |
Solubility Product Constant(Ksp) | pKsp: 2.19 |
Merck | 14,1619 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Slightly soluble in water, soluble in inorganic acid, hydrofluoric acid, 50% ethanol, insoluble in pure ethanol and ammonia. Hydrolysis in water vapor at high temperature. The reaction with caustic (or cadmium hydroxide) produces basic Cadmium fluoride (CdOHF). |
Risk Codes | R45 - May cause cancer R46 - May cause heritable genetic damage R60 - May impair fertility R61 - May cause harm to the unborn child R25 - Toxic if swallowed R26 - Very Toxic by inhalation R48/23/25 - R50/53 - Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. |
Safety Description | S53 - Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use. S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) S60 - This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. S61 - Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions / safety data sheets. |
UN IDs | UN 2570 6.1/PG 2 |
WGK Germany | 3 |
RTECS | EV0700000 |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 28261990 |
Hazard Note | Toxic |
Hazard Class | 6.1 |
Packing Group | II |
NIST chemical information | information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
Application | Cadmium fluoride can be used as a control material in brushes, phosphors, glass making and nuclear reactors. |
solubility in water (g/100ml) | grams dissolved per 100ml of water: 4G/20 ℃ |
category | toxic substances |
toxicity grade | high toxicity |
Acute toxicity | oral-guinea pig LD50: 150 mg/kg |
explosive hazard characteristics | reaction with metallic potassium |
flammability hazard characteristics | thermal decomposition of toxic cadmium, fluoride smoke |
storage and transportation characteristics | The warehouse is ventilated and dried at low temperature; It is stored and transported separately from metal potassium and food |
extinguishing agent | carbon dioxide, sand |
Occupational Standard | TLV-TWA 0.05 mg (cadmium)/m3; Tel 0.10 mg (cadmium)/M3 |