Copper Fluoride

Name:
Copper Fluoride
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	cupric fluoride
M Formula:	CuF2•2H2O
Properties:
Blue crystals. D 2.93 (25C). Slightly soluble in water; soluble in acids and alcohol.
Derivation:
(1) By decomposing copper carbonate with hydrofluoric acid and subsequent crystallization; (2) fluorination of copper hydroxyfluoride at 525C.
Grade:
Technical.
Hazard:
A poison. TLV: 2.5 mg(F)/m3.
Use:
Ceramics, enamels, flux in metallurgy, high-energy batteries, fluorinating agent.

The anhydrous form, CuF₂, is also available.