Compounds of sodium:sodium (I) fluoride- Formula as commonly written: NaF
- Hill system formula: F1Na1
- CAS registry number: [7681-49-4]
- Formula weight: 41.988
- Class: fluoride
Synonyms- sodium (I) fluoride
- sodium fluoride
Physical properties- Colour: white
- Appearance: crystalline solid
- Melting point: 996°C
- Boiling point: 1695°C; 1704°C
- Density: 2780 kg m-3
Element analysis and oxidation numbersFor each compound, and where possible, a formal oxidation number for each element is given, but the usefulness of this number is limited, especially so for p-block elements in particular. Based upon that oxidation number, an electronic configuration is also given but note that for more exotic compounds you should view this as a guide only. Element | % | Formal oxidation state | Formal electronic configuration |
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F | 45.25 | -1 | [He].2s2.2p6 | Na | 54.75 | 1 | [Ne] |
SynthesisOne way to make sodium fluoride is to react the hydroxide with hydrofluoric acid. The resulting salt can then be purified by recrystallization. NaOH(aq) + HF(aq) NaF(aq) + H2O(l) While not a normal route of preparation because of the expense, sodium metal reacts vigorously with all the halogens to form sodium halides. So, it burns with fluorine, F2, to form sodium(I) fluoride, NaF. 2Na(s) + F2(g) 2NaF(s) Solid state structure- Geometry of sodium: 6 coordinate: octahedral
- Prototypical structure: NaCl (rock salt)

Isotope patternWhat follows is the calculated isotope pattern for the NaF unit with the most intense ion set to 100%. Formula: Na1F1 mass %42 100.0 __________________________________________________
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