Magnesium Fluoride
Magnesium fluoride (MgF2) is white or crystalline in appearance highly used in optics due to its distinctive transparency over a wide range of wavelengths. We offer this product with a 99.99% purity. Contact us today for more information.
Magnesium Fluoride Specifications
This product is available in various forms, including crystal granules of 1-3 mm and 3-5 mm, with a high purity of 99.99%. It is packaged in 1 Kg bags and should be stored away from sunlight and acid exposure to maintain its colorless and transparent appearance. Additionally, sinter tablets measuring 20×12 mm are also available in white upon request.
| Shape | Color | Purity | Package | Storage | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal | Granule | 1-3 mm; 3-5 mm Upon demand | Colorless Transparent | 99.99% | 1 Kg/Bag | Avoid exposure to sunlight & acid Keep dry |
| Sinter | Tablet | 20×12 mm Upon demand | White | |||
Characteristics of MgF2
| CAS Number | Density (g/cm3) | Boiling point (Cº) | Melting point (Cº) | Refractive index at 550 (nm) | Transparency range (µm) | Evaporation source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7783-40-6 | 3.18 | 2260 | 1266 | 1.38 | 0.1-10 | B(W, Ta, Mo) |
| Applications | Multi-layer coating; Decorative coating, Glasses coating, UV coating, AR coating | |||||
MgF2 Evaporation Technique
MgF2 can be thermally evaporated from a tungsten, tantalum or molybdenum boat source. It can also be deposited by electron beam using a crucible liner.