Fluorine

Fluorine with the chemical formula CaF₂ is the most important fluorine mineral in nature which the element fluorine can be obtained from it. This mineral can be seen in yellow, green, pink, purple, blue, colorless and sometimes black colors.

Fluorine mineral contains 48.7% fluorine and 51.3% calcium when it is pure. Fluorine is an important economic mineral and is often accompanied by important minerals such as sphalerite, barite, galena, etc.

“Fluorine,” the most electronegative and reactive chemical element, has a crucial role in various industrial applications due to its unique properties and characteristics.

In its mineral form, fluorine is present in compounds such as fluorspar (calcium fluoride) and fluorapatite (calcium phosphate with fluorine)

Industrial uses of fluorspar

For many years, fluorine and soil obtained from this mineral have been used in the field of welding and matting of glass, as well as the preparation of iron alloys; Because this composition lowers the melting point of the metal and reduces its viscosity.

Of course, the interesting point is that, in general, mineral salts containing fluorine also benefit from this property and are used in this field.

The most important applications of fluorine soil and element fluorine in the industry are:

• Preparation of steel, ferroalloys and its use to prepare synthetic cryolite for its use in aluminum industries.
• Preparation of hydrofluoric acid.
• Casting as well as making ceramics.
• Making non-stick dishes as well as corrosion-resistant equipment using a fluoropolymer called polytetrafluoroethylene, which is known by the brand name Teflon.
• Designing electrical insulation equipment using PTFE or polytetrafluoroethylene.
• Helping to carry out the uranium enrichment process by separating uranium 235 from uranium 238.
• Preparation of halogen refrigerants with Freon brand, which are used in cooling systems such as refrigerators and even air coolers. Of course, the use of these refrigerants, which are also known as chlorofluorocarbons, has been banned in many cases.
• Production of opaline glass, flinite glass, fiberglass and lens.
• The combination of fluoride is used in the preparation of toothpaste and mouthwash solutions to prevent tooth decay.
• Making fluorinated surfactants to remove stains and pollution from surfaces.
• Making herbicides, fungicides and insecticides suitable for agricultural products.
• Preparation of cholesterol-lowering drugs, antidepressants, some antibiotics, anesthetics, etc., such as atorvastatin, fluoxetine, and citalopram.

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