Crystal Structure of Fluorine (F) [& Color, Uses, Discovery ... 2022

All atoms have a crystalline structure, even Fluorine. Ok but how do we know what is the crystal structure of an atom of F?

In the case of Fluorine the crystalline structure is Cubic. There is a lot of cool facts about Fluorine that people don't know. Let me walk you through...

Fluorine Overview

Fluorine Crystal Structure

Cubic

Atomic Number

9

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

18,9984032

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Uses

Used in refrigerants and other fluorocarbons. Also in toothpaste as sodium fluoride (NaF) and stannous fluoride (SnF2); also in Teflon.

Sources

Found in the minerals fluorite (CaF2) and cryolite(Na3AlF6). Electrolysis of hydrofluoric acid (HF) or potassium acid fluoride (KHF2) is the only practical method of commercial production.

Description

Greenish-yellow, pungent, corrosive gas. Extremely reactive. Does not occur uncombined in nature.

Atomic Symbol

F

Name Origin

Latin: fluere (flow).

State at 20 °C

gas

Discovery

Discovered By: Henri Moissan
Year: 1886
Location: France

Want to learn more details and data about Fluorine (F)? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

Video

Are you having trouble understanding the basics of atomic elements? This video will walk you through:

• What is an element
• What is a substance
• What Elements look like
• How a small number of atoms can be joined and form completely different substances

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