Uses of fluorine important uses of fluorine
Uses of fluorine:-
Some of the important uses of fluorine are as :
1- For the preparation of fluorine compound
2- For the preparation of Freons which are used as refrigerants.
3- For the preparation of a polymer, i.e., Teflon (-CF²-CF²-)n which is used as a resistant to acids, oxidising agent and alkalies.
4- As an oxidising agent in rocket.
5- Due to high dielectric constant and insulting properties, sulphur hexafluoride is used in X-ray and high voltage machines.
6- Cryolite and fluorspar (CaF²) are used in the extraction of aluminum.
7- NaF and Na³AlF6 (Cryolite) are used as insecticide.
8- CuF² is used in the ceramic industry and as a flux soldering.
9- D.D.F.T which is similar to D.D.T. is extensively used as an active fungicide and fumigant.