https://wikimd.com/index.php?action=history&feed=atom&title=Sodium_fluoride 2026-04-24T06:36:31Z Revision history for this page on the wiki MediaWiki 1.44.2 https://wikimd.com/index.php?title=Sodium_fluoride&diff=5896467&oldid=prev 2024-06-11T04:07:54Z

<p>CSV import</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[File:Sodium-fluoride-3D-ionic.png|thumb|Sodium-fluoride-3D-ionic.png]] [[File:Sodium_fluoride.jpg|thumb|left|Sodium_fluoride.jpg]] [[File:Sodium_fluoride_tablets.jpg|thumb|Sodium_fluoride_tablets.jpg]] &#039;&#039;&#039;Sodium fluoride&#039;&#039;&#039; is an inorganic compound with the formula NaF. It is a colorless or white solid that is readily soluble in water. Sodium fluoride is used in various applications, including [[dental care]], [[water fluoridation]], and as a [[preservative]] in [[wood]] and [[adhesives]].<br /> <br /> ==Chemical Properties==<br /> Sodium fluoride is a simple ionic compound, consisting of the sodium cation (Na⁺) and the fluoride anion (F⁻). It has a molar mass of 41.99 g/mol and a density of 2.558 g/cm³. The compound has a melting point of 993 °C and a boiling point of 1,704 °C.<br /> <br /> ==Production==<br /> Sodium fluoride is typically produced by neutralizing [[hydrofluoric acid]] (HF) with [[sodium hydroxide]] (NaOH) or [[sodium carbonate]] (Na₂CO₃). The reaction with sodium hydroxide is as follows:<br /> : HF + NaOH → NaF + H₂O<br /> <br /> ==Applications==<br /> ===Dental Care===<br /> Sodium fluoride is widely used in [[toothpaste]] and [[mouthwash]] to prevent [[dental caries]]. It helps to remineralize [[enamel]] and inhibit the growth of [[bacteria]] that cause cavities.<br /> <br /> ===Water Fluoridation===<br /> Sodium fluoride is also used in the process of [[water fluoridation]], which involves adding fluoride to public water supplies to reduce the incidence of tooth decay in the population.<br /> <br /> ===Preservative===<br /> In addition to its dental applications, sodium fluoride is used as a preservative in [[wood]] and [[adhesives]] to protect against [[microbial]] degradation.<br /> <br /> ==Health and Safety==<br /> While sodium fluoride is beneficial in small amounts, excessive exposure can lead to [[fluorosis]], a condition that affects the teeth and bones. It is important to regulate the concentration of sodium fluoride in consumer products and water supplies to avoid adverse health effects.<br /> <br /> ==Related Pages==<br /> * [[Fluoride]]<br /> * [[Hydrofluoric acid]]<br /> * [[Sodium hydroxide]]<br /> * [[Water fluoridation]]<br /> * [[Dental caries]]<br /> * [[Toothpaste]]<br /> <br /> ==Categories==<br /> [[Category:Inorganic compounds]]<br /> [[Category:Sodium compounds]]<br /> [[Category:Fluorides]]<br /> [[Category:Dental materials]]<br /> [[Category:Water treatment]]<br /> <br /> {{chemistry-stub}}</div>

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