Graphite fluoride

Agent Name
Graphite fluoride
CAS Number
11113-63-6
Formula
C.xF2
Major Category
Plastics & Rubber
Graphite fluoride formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Fluorine, compd. with graphite; Fluorine, compound with graphite; [ChemIDplus] Graphite fluorinated, polymer; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Category
Polymers
Description
Poly(carbon monofluoride): Gray-white solid; Poly(dicarbon monofluoride): Dark gray-black solid; [Merck Index] 27% F minimum: Black odorless powder; 62% F minimum: White odorless powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a lubricant, cathode (lithium-fluoride batteries), and wetting agent; [Merck Index]
Comments
Produced in two forms: Poly(carbon monofluoride) (CF)n and poly(dicarbon monofluoride) (C2F)n (CAS# 144913-72-4); [Merck Index] A skin and strong eye irritant; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
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