99.95%/98% Magnesium Fluoride (MgF₂) CAS 7783-40-6 for Optical Materials and Industrial Applications

1. Product Overview

Magnesium Fluoride (MgF₂), CAS 7783-40-6, is an important inorganic fluoride material.

Magnesium fluoride exhibits good optical transmittance, chemical stability, and high-temperature resistance. It is widely used in optical coatings, optical crystals, electronic materials, and industrial fluorine-containing material applications.

For the Russian market, this product is available in two grades: 99.95% high-purity grade and 98% industrial grade, to meet the diverse application requirements of different customers. Key customers include optical material enterprises, electronic material suppliers, research institutions, glass manufacturers, and chemical raw material traders.

2. Specifications

Product Name: Magnesium Fluoride

Russian Name: Фторид магния

Chemical Formula: MgF₂

CAS No.: 7783-40-6

Molecular Weight: 62.30 g/mol

Purity: 99.95% / 98%

Appearance: White powder or crystals

Product Category: Inorganic fluoride

Packaging: Clean sealed packaging, moisture-proof packaging

Storage: Store in a dry environment in sealed containers

3. Main Application Areas

① Optical Coating Materials

Magnesium fluoride is a commonly used anti-reflective coating material. It can be applied to lenses, optical windows, photographic equipment, precision instruments, and other surfaces to improve the transmittance of optical components.

② Optical Crystal Materials

High-purity magnesium fluoride can be used in ultraviolet (UV) optical windows, lenses, prisms, and other precision optical components.

③ Electronics and Vacuum Technology

Applied in specialty electronic materials, vacuum equipment, and functional material applications.

④ Industrial Fluorine-Containing Materials

Used in glass, ceramics, and other fluorine-containing material production.

4. Key Purchasing Criteria in the Russian Market

When sourcing magnesium fluoride, Russian customers typically focus on:

-MgF₂ purity grade (99.95% or 98%);

-Impurity levels: Fe, Si, Ca, Na, etc.;

-Particle size and crystal specifications;

-Moisture content control;

-Packaging cleanliness and moisture-proof performance;

-Availability of COA (Certificate of Analysis), TDS (Technical Data Sheet), and SDS (Safety Data Sheet).

5. Product Advantages

-Available in two grades: 99.95% high-purity and 98% industrial grade;

-Covers both optical-grade and industrial-grade application needs;

-Stable batch-to-batch supply and quality control;

-Excellent chemical stability and optical performance;

-Compliant with international shipping requirements and full technical documentation package available upon request.

6. Packaging and Storage

Magnesium fluoride requires protection from prolonged moisture absorption and contamination.

It is recommended to use sealed, moisture-proof packaging and to store the product in a dry, clean environment to maintain its performance stability.

7. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Which industries primarily use 99.95% magnesium fluoride?

A: 99.95% high-purity magnesium fluoride is mainly used in applications with stringent requirements for purity and performance, including:

Optical coating industry: Used for anti-reflective coatings on lenses, optical windows, and precision instruments to improve light transmittance;

Optical crystal field: Used for UV optical components, lenses, prisms, and other precision materials;

Electronics and research: Used in high-purity electronic materials and specialty functional material research.

High-purity grade products typically require lower metal impurities, stricter moisture content control, and higher batch-to-batch stability.

Q: Which industries primarily use 98% magnesium fluoride?

A: 98% magnesium fluoride is mainly used in industrial-grade applications, including:

Industrial optical coatings: Used for coatings on general optical components and industrial equipment;

Glass industry: Used as a fluorine-containing additive to improve glass properties;

Ceramics and specialty material production: Used in functional material formulations;

Other fluoride production: Used as an industrial fluoride source material.

The 98% grade offers cost advantages and is more suitable for large-scale industrial applications.

Q: What is the difference between 99.95% and 98% magnesium fluoride?

A: The main differences lie in purity, impurity control, and application focus:

99.95% grade: Primarily for optics, electronics, and high-performance material applications;

98% grade: Primarily for industrial materials, glass, and ceramic applications.

Q: What documents are required for purchasing magnesium fluoride in Russia?

A: Typically, COA, TDS, SDS, and relevant shipping documents are required.

Q: How can product quality be confirmed?

A: Quality can be verified through batch test reports and sample testing to confirm purity, impurity levels, and application suitability.