It is a white powder or crystal. Its relative density is 2.558, m.p. 993°Cand b.p. 1704°C. It is insoluble in ethanol and has toxic. Its aqueous solution will etch glass.
Specification:(%)
Toothpaste-grade | High-grade | |
NaF | 99.0 min. | 98.0 min. |
Water-insoluble matter | 0.1 max | 0.5 max |
Free acid (HF) | 0.1 max | 0.2max |
Free base (Na2CO3) | 0.1 max | 0.2max |
Sulfate (SO4) | 0.2 max | 0.3 max |
Silicate (SiO2) | 0.5 max | 0.4 max |
H2O | 0.5 max | 0.5max |
Heavy metal (Pb) | 0.005max | |
Fe | 0.005max | |
As | 0.0005max |
It is used in welding flux, toothpaste additive, preservative, bactericide, slagging medium of metallurgy, adhesive, papermaking and construction industry.
Storage: Store in seal Hermetically.
Packing: 25Kg net, pack sealed with double plastic bags lined plastic woven sack.