PRESENTATION OUTLINE
History of Fluorine.
Fluorine was discovered by Henri Moissan at 1886 in France, calcium fluorides as used to etch glass. Large-scale use of fluorine began during World War 2 as part of the Manhattan Project. The name Origin of the name The name is derived from the Latin 'fluere', meaning to flow
Properties of Fluorine
Fluorine is the most electronegative and reactive of all the elements. Melting point is -363F. Boiling point is -306F. It is yellow in color.
Uses of Fluorine.
Used in air conditioners as a liquid coolant, in toothpaste to develop decay-resistant teeth, and in insecticides because it is poisonous.
Sources of Fluorine.
It is mined in China, Mexico and certain areas of Western Europe. $190 per 100g. Fluorine crystals glow in the dark.
