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Apatite, naturally occurring mineral, grains, approximately 0.06-0.19in, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11399118
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Description

For Grain Mounts, XRD and Microprobe Standards, Identification of Unknown Minerals

Apatite is one of a few minerals produced and used by biological micro-environmental systems. The primary use of apatite is in the manufacture of fertilizer, it is a source of phosphorus. It is occasionally used as a gemstone. Green and blue varieties in finely divided form, are pigments with excellent covering power.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 1306-05-4
Molecular Formula Ca5FO12P3
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 504.298
MDL Number MFCD00285511
InChI Key VSIIXMUUUJUKCM-UHFFFAOYSA-D
Synonym fluorapatite, apatite, phosphate rock, unii-m4cm1h238j, phospate rock, fluorapatite ca5f po4 3
PubChem CID 10207414
IUPAC Name pentacalcium;fluoride;triphosphate
SMILES [O-]P(=O)([O-])[O-].[O-]P(=O)([O-])[O-].[O-]P(=O)([O-])[O-].[F-].[Ca+2].[Ca+2].[Ca+2].[Ca+2].[Ca+2]

Specifications

Color Colorless
Physical Form Chips
Quantity 5 g
Solubility Information Soluble in water and hydrochloric acid.
Appearance Colorless chips
Chemical Name or Material Apatite

Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • Apatite
 Signal Word
  • Warning
 Hazard Category
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
  • Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
  • Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
 Hazard Statement
  • H315-Causes skin irritation.
  • H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
  • H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
  • P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
  • P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
  • P332+P313-If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
  • P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Fluorapatite

RUO – Research Use Only

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