Facts About Fluorine
Some of the facts about fluorine, which you may like to know:
- Florine is a highly explosive, corrosive and poisonous halogen.
- Fluorine is found in gaseous state at room temperature.
- The most common use of fluorine in its elemental form is in rocket fuels.
- The atomic number of Fluorine is 9 and the atomic mass is 18.998404 amu.
- The melting point of fluorine is -219.62 °C and boiling point is -188.14 °C .
- Fluorine is a diatomic element and can react with all elements including noble gases.
- It has a higher oxidation potential than ozone.
- Fluorine can damage the soft tissues of the respiratory tract.
- Sodium fluoride ,an ionic compound, is classed as toxic by both inhalation and ingestion.
- It is used in fluoridated water, toothpaste, wood preservatives, enamels, glass and other industrial processes.
- In high enough doses, it has been shown to affect the heart and circulatory system.
- The lethal dose for a 70 kg human is estimated at 5-10 g.