Chemical Name: Fluorspar Other Name: calcium fluoride, fluorspar, CaF2, fluorspar powder, fluorite, Chemical Formula: CaF2 CAS No: 7789-75-5 Molecular: 78.08 EINECS No.: 232-188-7 H.S.Code: 2826199090 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% Physical Properties Various granulations available from lump to superfine powder (45 microns) Typical Applications Three main commercial grades of fluorspar are distinguished: metallurgical grade (75-82% CaF2), ceramic grade (94-96% CaF2) and acid grade (97% CaF2). Metallurgical grade fluorspar (metspar) representing almost one third of world production volume is used in the manufacturing of aluminium and stainless steel, in extraction of metals such as niobium and tantalum, in metal processing to remove unwanted impurities and in various other applications.
