Lithium fluoride
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| Lithium fluoride | |
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| Systematic name | Lithium fluoride |
| Molecular formula | LiF |
| Molar mass | 25.94 g/mol |
| CAS number | 7789-24-4 |
| Density | 2.64 g/cm3 |
| Melting point | 848 °C |
| Boiling point | 1 676 °C |
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- For other uses, see LIF.
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 thermoluminescent dosimeters. Lithium fluoride also has a very high electrical resistance due to its wide band gap.
[edit] See also
Related materials: lithium chloride, lithium bromide, lithium iodide, sodium fluoride.
[edit] References
- ^ Crystran Ltd., a manufacturer of infrared and ultraviolet optics. Retrieved on September 15, 2005.
- Lithium fluoride. Retrieved on February 26, 2006.
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