Product: 13400-13-0 Cesium Fluoride Powder

Cesium Fluoride, purity min. 99.9 %

Cs-F

CAS Number:  13400-13-0 EC Number:  236-487-3 REACH Number:  01-2120774388-39-0000

Cesium Fluoride, purity min. 99.9 % (CAS 13400-13-0, molecular formula Cs-F) is an inorganic chemical supplied as a technical-grade material. It is typically a white Crystalline powder.

Cesium fluoride is a fluorination agent for halide exchange reactions. It is a versatile base in organic synthesis and can be used in e.g. in polymerization reactions or in brazing fluxes.

Typical specifications include: PURITY min. 99.9 %; Li max. 5 ppm; Na max. 100 ppm.

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Physical and Chemical Properties
Property Value
IUPAC Name
cesium fluoride
Molecular Weight
151.90g/mol
Appearance
Crystalline
Color
White
Flash Point
(Not applicable)
Boiling Point
1,251 °C
Density
4.59 g/cm3 at 20 °C Method: OECD Test Guideline 109
Bulk Density
2,000 - 3,200 kg/m3
Solubility in Water
> 1,000 g/l at 20 °C Method: OECD Test Guideline 105

Applications

Cesium fluoride is a fluorination agent for halide exchange reactions. It is a versatile base in organic synthesis and can be used in e.g. in polymerization reactions or in brazing fluxes.

Specifications

  • Li max. 5 ppm
  • Na max. 100 ppm
  • K max. 300 ppm
  • Rb max. 100 ppm
  • Ca max. 5 ppm
  • Mg max. 5 ppm
  • Sr max. 5 ppm
  • Ba max. 5 ppm

Handling Instructions

Handling in moist air should be avoided. Safe handling requires the safety precautions typical for inorganic fluorides. Thus, eyes or skin should not be exposed to cesium fluoride, otherwise severe irritation may result. Ingestion must be avoided because of the toxicity of fluoride.

Storage Instructions

Because of its hygroscopicity cesium fluoride should be stored in tightly closed containers

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