Fluorine

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Fluorine

Fluorine (/ˈflʊəriːn, -ɪn, -aɪn/; symbol: F) is a chemical element with the atomic number 9. It is the lightest halogen and exists as a highly toxic pale yellow diatomic gas at standard conditions.

Etymology

The name fluorine is derived from the Latin fluere, meaning "to flow", because it was derived from the mineral fluorite which was used as a flux in smelting.

Properties

Fluorine is the most electronegative and reactive of all elements. It forms compounds with most other elements, even with the noble gases xenon, radon, and krypton.

Uses

Fluorine is used in many processes and products, including in the manufacture of Uranium Hexafluoride and Sulfur Hexafluoride. It is also used in the production of Teflon (polytetrafluoroethylene), and in the pharmaceutical and cleaning sectors.

Health Effects

Exposure to fluorine can result in significant health hazards. It can cause severe respiratory damage and skin burns, and its compounds are often toxic.

Related Terms

  • Fluoride: A compound of fluorine with another element or group.
  • Fluorocarbon: Any compound derived from hydrocarbons by replacing one or more hydrogen atoms with fluorine.
  • Fluorosis: A condition caused by an excessive intake of fluorides, characterized mainly by mottling of the teeth.

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