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Seaforth Mineral Fluorspar (Metallurgical Grade)

Metallurgical Grade Fluorspar, also referred to as ‘metspar’, calcium fluoride, fluorite or CaF₂ is an essential raw material for steel producers, ceramics and chemical industries. CaF₂ is composed of 51.1% calcium and 48.9% fluorine. Metspar is about 60%-85% calcium fluoride depending on where it is sourced and what residual elements are in the deposits. Metspar is widely used in the steel making process as a fluxing agent. The fluorspar affects the slag, (a stony waste matter separated from metals during the smelting or refining of ore) by making it more fluid. Metspar, or fluorspar in general, also decreases the melting point for the raw iron ore referred to as temperature control and removes additional impurities such as sulfur and phosphorus. Fluorspar takes its name from the Latin word “fluo” which means “flow” because as it lowers the melting point of ores to make steel, the ores flow more easily. Metspar also reduces any re-oxidation (for example rusting) of the final liquid metal.

Chemical Name: Calcium Fluoride, Silicon Dioxide

Functions: Flux

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Name

Calcium Fluoride,

Silicon Dioxide

Base Chemicals Functions

Flux

Industrial Additives Functions

Flux

Technologies

Base Chemicals & Intermediates,

Industrial Additives & Materials

Product Families

Industrial Additives & Materials — Processing Aids

Glass & Ceramic Additives

Base Chemicals & Intermediates — Technical Salts & Inorganics

Inorganics

Applications & Uses

Markets

Industrial

Applications

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing

Ceramics & Refractory,

Chemical Manufacturing,

Metal Manufacturing & Finishing

Applicable Processes

Chemicals Production,

Metal Manufacturing

Base Chemicals End Uses

Ceramics,

Steel Industry

Industrial Additives End Use

Ceramics

Properties

Physical Form

Powder

Appearance
Solid crystalline powder
Odor
Odorless
Soluble in
Ammonium salts
Insoluble in
Water
Physico-Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Boiling Point2500.0°C—
Melting Point1420.0°C—
Specific Gravity3.18——

Regulatory & Compliance

Chemical Inventories

DSL (Canada),

TSCA (USA)

Safety & Health

First Aid Measures
  • Eye Contact: Remove contact lenses if present. Immediately rinse eyes with plenty of water, holding eyelids open for at least 20 minutes. Consult a physician. Dust may irritate eyes.
  • Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin with water and soap. Dust: possible skin irritation.
  • Inhalation: Remove the person from exposure. Bring to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get immediate medical attention.
  • Possible irritation: mucous membranes, upper respiratory tract and lungs.
  • Ingestion: Rare in industry. Induce vomiting. Give a large quantity of water to dilute. Unconscious person: DO not induce vomiting or give any liquid. Consult a physician.

Storage & Handling

Storage & Handling Information

Dry, cool and well-ventilated area. In low fire-risk area. Keep away from incompatibles (acids).