Place of Origin : Multan,Pakistan
Calcium fluoride is a mineral composed of calcium fluoride (CaF2), the principal
fluorine-bearing mineral. It occurs as cubic, isometric crystals and cleanable masses.
When pure, it is colourless and transparent, or translucent with a glassy lustre.
Impurities cause colour in the stone, and several varieties exhibit fluorescence. Usually
found either in pure veins or associated with lead, silver, or zinc ores, it is common in
limestone and dolomite.
Chemical Name: Fluorspar
Chemical Formula: CaF2
Chemical Properties
1) Crude Ore- 25 To 30%
2) Metallurgical Grade- 75 To 82%
3) Ceramic Grade- 94 To 96%
4) Acid Grade- 97%
5) Crystalline Grade- 99%
Typical Applications
Calcium Fluoride Is A Vital Component In Several Industrial Applications, Including Steel
production. It Is Also Used To Make Hydrogen Fluoride (AHF) Which, In Turn, Is Used In The
production Of Refrigerants And To Make Aluminium Tri-fluoride (AlF 3 ), Critical In
aluminium Smelting; Uranium Fluoride (UF 6 ), Used In Nuclear Power Stations; And
lithium Hexafluorophosphate (LiPF 6 ), Used To Make The Electrolyte For Lithium Batteries.
Other Applications Further Downstream Are:
? Refrigerants
? Ceramics
? Glass
? Plastics
? Healthcare Equipment
? Construction Materials
? Electronic And Electrical Equipment
? Motor Vehicles
? Pharmaceuticals
? Fluorochemicals
