Calcium Fluoride Nanoparticles (CaF2, APS: 80-100nm, 99.5%)
| Calcium Fluoride Nanoparticles | |
| Product No | NRE-5043 |
| CAS | 7789-75-5 |
| Purity | 99.5% |
| APS | <100 nm (can be customized) |
| Formula | CaF2 |
| Molecular Weight | 78.08 g/mol |
| Density | 3.18 g/cm³ |
| Color | White |
| Melting Point | 1418 °C |
| Boiling Point | 2533°C |
Calcium Fluoride Nanoparticles
Calcium Fluoride nanoparticles is a versatile inorganic compound with significant industrial and scientific importance. It is commonly used in bulk form for applications requiring optical properties, high thermal stability, and chemical resistance. However, in recent years, calcium fluoride nanoparticles (CaF₂ NPs) have attracted attention due to their enhanced properties at the nanoscale, such as increased surface area, luminescent behavior, and tunable optical characteristics. These unique properties open up new avenues for using CaF₂ nanoparticles in fields like photonics, biomedicine, energy storage, and environmental applications.
Properties of Calcium Fluoride Nanoparticles
Optical Properties: CaF₂ nanoparticles exhibit high transparency to both UV and infrared light, making them valuable in optical coatings, lenses, and infrared optics. They also show luminescent properties, which are utilized in phosphor-based applications and biomedical imaging.
High Surface Area: The nanoscale of the particles increases the surface area available for interactions, enhancing their catalytic activity, adsorption capacity, and chemical reactivity.
Chemical and Thermal Stability: CaF₂ is highly resistant to chemical attack and has a high melting point (about 1,420°C), making its nanoparticles useful in high-temperature environments and harsh chemical conditions.
Biocompatibility: CaF₂ nanoparticles are biocompatible, which allows for their potential use in medical applications such as drug delivery and diagnostic imaging.
