Metallurgical Grade

Fluorspar

American Fluorspar

Product Specifications

Fluorspar is derived from mining calcium fluoride. All lots will have variances, but we will strive to meet your purchasing specifications with each purchase, and each purchase will be fully rated and labelled when shipped.

Please see our product specifications sheet fora description of our fluorspar product.

NAME: Calcium Fluoride Powder / Fluorspar

Physical Properties of CaF2

Appearance: Solid (Crystalline powder)

Metallurgical Grades Available:

  • Gravel Fluorspar (3" x Down)
  • 1/4 x Down Fluorspar

Chemical Properties of Fluorspar

Metallurgical Grade t0 80 to 87%

Typical Fluorspar Metallurgical Grade Chemical Compositions

Description of Calcium Fluoride Powder

Designations: Calcium fluoride is a mineral composed of CaF2. It occurs as cubic, isometric crystals and cleavable masses. When pure, it is colorless and transparent, or translucent with a glassy luster. Impurities cause color 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 dolomites. Our product is 100% domestically mined and packaged in the United States.

Chemical Name: Calcium fluoride, Chemical Formula: CaF2

Packaging For Orders

Bulk bags / Super Sacks, Truckload and Railcar quantities. For further information on packaging options, contact American Fluorspar Sales.

Synonyms For This Chemical

CaF2, calcium fluoride, fluorspar, fluorite, acid-spar, calcium difluoride, met-spar, CAS# 7789-75-5, CaF2 crystals, crystalline calcium fluoride

Classification

  • TSCA (SARA Title III) Status:
    Listed. For further information, please contact the E.P.A.
  • Chemical Abstract Service Number:
    CAS# 7789-75-5
  • European Community Number:
    EC# 232-188-7 (Listing)
  • U.S. National Library of Medicine (NIH):
    Substance Listing.
  • Safety Data Sheet:
    Contact American Fluorspar for the most up-to-date SDS
  • Potential Health Hazards of Calcium Fluoride:
    The hazards of calcium fluoride are due primarily to the harmful effects of its fluorine and silica content. Acute inhalation may cause gastric, intestinal, circulatory and nervous system problems. Chronic inhalation or ingestion may cause loss of weight and appetite, anemia, and bone and teeth defects. Pulmonary lesions have been reported among persons inhaling dust containing 92% to 96% calcium fluoride and 3.5% silica. It appears that calcium fluoride intensifies the fibro-genic action of silica in the lungs. Cases of bronchitis and silicosis have been reported among fluorspar miners.

Source: Encyclopedia of Occupational Health and Safety, 3rd Edition.